Is St Petersburg Russia safe for tourists?

Sommario:

1. Is St Petersburg Russia safe for tourists?
2. Is St Petersburg expensive?
3. Is St Petersburg Russia worth visiting?
4. What is the average rent in St Petersburg Russia?
5. Is English spoken in St. Petersburg Russia?
6. How much is a can of Coke in Russia?
7. Is there Uber in St Petersburg?
8. What is the best time of year to visit St Petersburg Russia?
9. How many days do you need in St. Petersburg Russia?
10. Why do tourists visit St. Petersburg?
11. What is a good salary in St Petersburg?
12. How much money do you need in St Petersburg?
13. Can you walk around St. Petersburg on your own?
14. What's better to visit St. Petersburg or Moscow?
15. How much is a Big Mac in Russia?
16. How much is McDonalds in Russia?
17. How much is a taxi from St Petersburg airport to city Centre?
18. Is tap water safe in St Petersburg?
19. What is the coldest month in St. Petersburg Russia?
20. What is the best time of year to go to St. Petersburg?

Is St Petersburg Russia safe for tourists?

Safety: Traveling to St Petersburg is generally safe. Tourists are unlikely to be victims of crime, apart from petty theft. ... As in any country, tourists should use common sense and avoid wandering alone in deserted places.

Is St Petersburg expensive?

Summary about cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,916$ (139,095руб) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 546$ (39,645руб) without rent. Saint Petersburg is 61.59% less expensive than New York (without rent).

Is St Petersburg Russia worth visiting?

Yes, it is worth a 4 day stay. There is PLENTY to see. If you are staying in the center of town, it is very easy to get around. It is a great pedestrian city and also has a good metro system.

What is the average rent in St Petersburg Russia?

Housing

Type of apartment	Price per month
One-room apartment	17 0 RUB
Two-room apartment	35 0 RUB
Three-room apartment	000 RUB

Is English spoken in St. Petersburg Russia?

Russian is the official language of St. Petersburg, but English is widely spoken. The Russian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet, but many signs in tourist areas feature both Russian and English.

How much is a can of Coke in Russia?

Prices in restaurants in Russia.

Meal in a cheap restaurant	600 RUB (300-1,000)
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	300 RUB (250-400)
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	150 RUB (60-300)
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	200 RUB (120-348)
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	57 RUB (40-100)

Is there Uber in St Petersburg?

Uber operates in Saint Petersburg, but it was recently bought out by Yandex, which operates its own rideshare called Yandex Taxi. ... Get Yandex Metro if you'll be using public transport.

What is the best time of year to visit St Petersburg Russia?

The best time to visit St. Petersburg is from mid-June to September. Although it's expensive, St. Petersburg's near 24 hours of sunshine and White Nights celebrations during the summer months are not to be missed.

How many days do you need in St. Petersburg Russia?

How Many Days Should I Spend in St Petersburg? Three days is a must, as there is so much to do and see. It's best to gauge your stay on how much time it will take to do all the main sites. A 4 Day itinerary will allow you to complete a day trip to Catherine's Palace or The Peterhof Grand Palace.

Why do tourists visit St. Petersburg?

St Petersburg is home to Russia's best preserved and most elaborate constructions from the extravagant Tsarist era. Brimming with baroque palaces, classical sculptures, royal gardens, and grandiose cathedrals, you can not simply miss to visit St Petersburg in your lifetime.

What is a good salary in St Petersburg?

According to the official data by Rosstat, the Russian Statistics Agency, the average salary in St Petersburg in 2019 was 65,286 rubles ($860) per month, which is double the average salary in Russia, but lower than in Moscow.

How much money do you need in St Petersburg?

How much money will you need for your trip to Saint Petersburg? You should plan to spend around ₽4,723 ($65) per day on your vacation in Saint Petersburg, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Can you walk around St. Petersburg on your own?

It's perfectly safe - I spent 2.5 days alone in St. Petersburg in June 2016 and was out walking alone even late at night. St. Petersburg is kind of a rowdy town with people out late, having a good time, but I still felt quite safe there.

What's better to visit St. Petersburg or Moscow?

St. Petersburg is way more peaceful. It's a bit cheaper than Moscow (especially the restaurants) and it's the best place to see a ballet in Russia. If you're choosing between Moscow or Saint Petersburg, you need to decide, what do you want to see.

How much is a Big Mac in Russia?

The slump in the ruble's exchange rate over the last 12 months also means Russia now boasts the cheapest Big Macs in the world, according to the Index. The flagship burger costs 135 rubles ($1.83) — the only one of the 55 countries tracked where a Big Mac costs under $2.

How much is McDonalds in Russia?

Cost of Living in Russia

Restaurants	Edit
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	570.00руб
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	2,500.00руб
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	350.00руб
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	150.00руб

How much is a taxi from St Petersburg airport to city Centre?

The average fare to the city centre is around $20. Finally, you can use the official airport taxi service. To do this, you should head for the booths marked Taxi Pulkovo in the arrivals lounge of both terminals. There are rarely queues, and fares are only slightly higher (less than $30 to the centre).

Is tap water safe in St Petersburg?

Safe & Hydrating All of the city's potable water is disinfected using chloramines, which is a safe, proven water treatment method used throughout the country. Read more information on St. Pete's water quality.

What is the coldest month in St. Petersburg Russia?

February The coldest month of the year in Saint Petersburg is February, with an average low of 15°F and high of 27°F. The coldest day of the year is February 6, with an average low of 14°F and high of 25°F.

What is the best time of year to go to St. Petersburg?

The best time to visit St. Petersburg is from March to May, when the weather is comfortably hot and a plethora of outdoor events make the city come alive. You'll find more affordable room rates from June to November, but the threat of hurricanes is imminent and the weather can often be scorching.