Russia
Saint Petersburg
#2 Top 5 cities
Saint Petersburg offers strong cultural and urban depth, but like Moscow it carries elevated uncertainty for long-term foreigners.
Country overview
Population
5Â 351Â 935
Year-round temperatures
Day: -4°C až 23°C
Night: -9°C až 14°C
Climate
Cool northern climate with a short summer, wind, and a long winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
4/10
Petty theft and scams remain relevant, while strict laws, policing, detention risk, and wartime security incidents create additional concerns for foreigners.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Storm surge and river flooding, severe wind, intense rain, freeze-thaw winter weather, and occasional heatwaves are the main hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇿Uzbeks
- 🇨🇳Chinese
- 🇧🇾Belarusians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +International environment
- +Cafe culture
Cons
- −Higher prices
- −Less peaceful lifestyle
- −Higher living costs