Tourists visiting Sochi are required to pay approximately 17,500 rubles for their monthly living expenses.
Ḥanging Out and Traveling During the May Holidays in Russia
Ever wonder how much your fellow Russians are spending on their May holiday trips? According to VTB analytics, an average person drops around 14,400 rubles on pocket expenses during this time. Travelers in Sochi splurge the most, with an average spend of 17,500 rubles per person throughout their vacation.
You might be curious about what other regions dig into their wallets for. Sochi isn't the only costly spot; St. Petersburg sets back travelers by 12,300 rubles, while tourists in Kabardino-Balkaria and Kalmykia part with 11,000 and 10,700 rubles respectively. At the other end of the spectrum, humble Kemerovo Oblast, Sakhalin Oblast, and Magadan Oblast see the lowest spending, with residents shelling out just 3,400 rubles, 3,300 rubles, and 2,800 rubles respectively.
Usually, Russians embark on holiday adventures for around 5 days. But if you're thinking 14,400 rubles sounds like a chunk of change for a week-long jaunt, take solace in the fact that only around 5% of Russians actually travel during May holidays. The rest prefer to stick close to home.
Moscow residents are real jet-setters, making up nearly a third—29%—of all holidaymakers. Moscow Oblast and St. Petersburg follow closely behind with 10% and 9% respectively. It's these regions where you'll find the most traveling Russians, while the residents of Republic of Altai, Kabardino-Balkaria, and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast are the most likely to stay put.
Interestingly, Sochi residents are quite the globetrotters too, with popular destinations being Krasnodar, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. However, compared to, say, Moscow residents, Sochi travelers rack up about 10 times fewer trips during the May holidays. If you're craving a taste of Sochi life, consider visiting one of these hot spots.
For better insight, data on trips and transactions by Russians from May 1 to May 10, 2024, were referenced.
Now, let's circle back to what we call "pocket expenses." This term refers to miscellaneous items that normally fall outside of categories like food, transportation, and accommodation. Think souvenirs, snacks, and unexpected costs. These expenses can vary widely depending on personal spending habits.
As for the duration of trips in Russia, it's a pretty flexible situation based on factors like trip type and personal preferences. Expect short May holidays to last anywhere from 3 to 7 days, particularly if they coincide with public holidays such as Victory Day on May 9, a significant celebration in Russia.
For more detailed information on spending and trip duration during the May holidays in various Russian regions, you may want to consult specific travel guides or surveys conducted there. In the meantime, happy exploring!
By the way, if you're really curious about expenses in Russia beyond just pocket expenses during the May holidays, here's some general info:
- Accommodation: Weekly accommodation costs in city centers range from 40,000 to 55,000 rubles for singles, depending on location and type of accommodation[1].
- Food and Groceries: Singles can expect to spend between 6,000 and 10,000 rubles weekly on food and groceries[1].
- Transportation: Weekly transportation expenses for singles run from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles[1].
- Entertainment: Singles might drop 3,000 to 10,000 rubles weekly on entertainment[1].
[1] Note: These general expense figures are based on sources available online and may not reflect real-life situations in every Russian region. For more region-specific information, consult local travel guides or ask locals.
- An average person in Russia spends around 14,400 rubles on pocket expenses during the May holidays, with travelers in Sochi spending the most, averaging 17,500 rubles per person.
- regions like St. Petersburg, Kabardino-Balkaria, and Kalmykia also have high spending, with expenses of 12,300 rubles, 11,000 rubles, and 10,700 rubles respectively.
- On the other hand, Kemerovo Oblast, Sakhalin Oblast, and Magadan Oblast see the lowest spending, with residents shelling out just 3,400 rubles, 3,300 rubles, and 2,800 rubles respectively.
- Russians typically go on holidays for around 5 days, with only around 5% actually traveling during May holidays.
- For instance, Moscow residents make up nearly a third of all holidaymakers, while the residents of Republic of Altai, Kabardino-Balkaria, and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast are the most likely to stay put.
