At a glance
 RU
Saint Petersburg
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 FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Finland |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,845 / mo | $3,738 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 11°C | 13° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 113 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 35 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9.4°C | 10°C |
| Average low | 3°C | 2.7°C |
| Precipitation | 62 mm / mo | 67 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 225 h / mo | 222 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 80% |
| Rain days | 12.4 / mo | 11.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20 km/h | 16.3 km/h |
RU
Saint Petersburg · average high by month
J -3
F -3
M 3
A 9
M 15
J 21
J 24
A 21
S 16
O 9
N 3
D -2
FI
Porvoo · average high by month
J -2
F -1
M 4
A 9
M 16
J 22
J 23
A 21
S 16
O 10
N 4
D -1
Air quality
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 113 | 35 |
| PM2.5 | 30.5 µg/m³ | 10.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 35.8 µg/m³ | 13.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 4 µg/m³ | 41 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| Startup Scene | 5.3 | 3.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Weather | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 4.9 | 9.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.0 | 3.3 |
| Cost of Living | 7.5 | 3.8 |
| Currency Stability | 3.1 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.2 | 4.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 3.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 5.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 5.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 8.3 | 4.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Nightlife | 7.9 | 3.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.7 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.4 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.8 | 2.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 5.1 |
| Food Scene | 7.9 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.4 | 3.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.6 | 5.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.5 | 8.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.3 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.6 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.2 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.7 | 9.4 |
| Political Stability | 2.7 | 9.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Visa Ease | 3.6 | 6.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.4 | 9.1 |
| Cleanliness | 6.2 | 8.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Family Friendly | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| Language Barrier | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.0 | 8.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 9.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 4.4 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 6.2 | 9.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Cycling | 4.2 | 7.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 8.6 | 5.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.1 | 3.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.2 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 7.6 | 7.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.2 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $54 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $41 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $88 per pair | $110 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Dining Out | $68 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.81 per ticket | $18 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Coffee | $3.40 per cup | $5.20 per cup |
| Beer | $3.40 per pint | $9.82 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.17 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $54 per meal | $98 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.81 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Apples | $1.63 per kg | $3.00 per kg |
| Bread | $0.54 per loaf | $3.24 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.75 per bottle | $2.08 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.23 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $1.36 per kg | $2.83 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.13 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Beef | $9.53 per kg | $23 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $204 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $41 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $27 per visit | $49 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.44 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $476 per month | $832 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $681 per month | $947 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $681 per month | $1,906 per month |
| Coworking Space | $163 per month | $248 per month |
| Coliving Space | $476 per month | $809 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Leisure Activities | $27 per month | $69 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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| Haircut | $14 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.44 per kg | $9.24 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $9.53 per month | $30 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $8.85 per month | $28 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.17 one-time | $8.67 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $25 per hour | $25 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $41 per month | $75 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.40 per trip | $7.51 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.34 per km | $1.96 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $44 per month | $72 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.76 per trip | $21 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.75 per liter | $2.37 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $27 per month | $14 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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RU
Saint Petersburg
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FI
Porvoo
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $68 per month | $162 per month |