- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Krasnodar
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Krasnodar (Russia) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Krasnodar (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 436 (C$14.15) | C$12.86 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 166 (C$5.38) | C$7.59 | 29% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 86 (C$2.78) | C$9 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 31 (C$1.00) | C$2.66 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 44 (C$1.43) | C$3.28 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 57 (C$1.84) | C$5.18 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 137 (C$4.45) | C$6.81 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 49 (C$1.60) | C$3.92 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (C$1.61) | C$4.14 | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 35 (C$1.14) | C$2.93 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 292 (C$9.47) | C$16.86 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 48 (C$1.56) | C$2.37 | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15 (C$0.49) | C$1.92 | 75% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Krasnodar (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 25,125 (C$816) | C$1,286 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,500 (C$114) | C$195 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 750 (C$24) | C$47 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,400 (C$825) | C$551 | 50% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 2,925 (C$95) | C$129 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 285 (C$9.25) | C$8.86 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 217 (C$7.03) | C$23 | 69% |
| Clothes | 78% | ||
| Clothes in Krasnodar (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,417 (C$111) | C$58 | 93% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,429 (C$79) | C$39 | 103% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,000 (C$97) | C$91 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,833 (C$124) | C$82 | 52% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Krasnodar (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 777,167 (C$25,231) | C$23,989 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (C$0.92) | C$1.30 | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,013 (C$33) | C$69 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 274 (C$8.90) | C$29 | 70% |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Krasnodar (Russia) is 4% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 500 (C$16.23) | C$10.37 | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 155 (C$5.03) | C$7.50 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 93 (C$3.03) | C$3.58 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 240 (C$7.79) | C$5.57 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 46 (C$1.49) | C$2.89 | 48% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 55 (C$1.79) | C$2.33 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 350 (C$11.36) | C$23 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in Krasnodar (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 867 (C$28) | C$41 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 407 (C$13.20) | C$24 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,883 (C$61) | C$122 | 50% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,340 (C$76) | C$89 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (C$9.74) | C$7.83 | 24% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 107 (C$3.46) | C$4.17 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 93 (C$3.03) | C$5.25 | 42% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 17,547 (C$570) | C$149 | 283% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (C$0.07) | C$0.53 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 3,675 (C$119) | C$56 | 114% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 50 (C$1.62) | C$12.67 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 915 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Krasnodar (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Halifax
you would need to make just about C$2,223
(руб 68,463)
in Krasnodar.