- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Saint Petersburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 344 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (C$2.94) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (C$1.35) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (C$1.89) | C$4.08 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (C$2.90) | C$2.62 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 302 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 88 (C$1.95) | C$3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (C$0.73) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (C$1.36) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 548 (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 82 (C$1.83) | C$2.31 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (C$0.85) | C$1.76 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 64,970 (C$1,449) | C$1,186 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,584 (C$928) | C$982 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,631 (C$193) | C$117 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,854 (C$777) | C$919 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,030 (C$536) | C$695 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,495 (C$78) | C$64 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 450 (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,570 (C$660) | C$392 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,281 (C$118) | C$111 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 607 (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 503 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,515 (C$123) | C$61 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,423 (C$76) | C$41 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,766 (C$151) | C$95 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,212 (C$228) | C$87 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,356,970 (C$30,266) | C$22,684 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (C$0.85) | C$1.19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,457 (C$55) | C$47 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 479 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 423 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 394 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,743 (C$39) | C$85 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 196 (C$4.37) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 201 (C$4.49) | C$3.90 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (C$4.24) | C$3.90 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 79 (C$1.76) | C$3.21 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 709 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,857 (C$41) | C$43 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 672 (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,827 (C$152) | C$84 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,010 (C$67) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 411 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 209 (C$4.67) | C$5.44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (C$5.07) | C$5.57 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,530 (C$190) | C$141 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.67 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,089 (C$69) | C$34 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 103 (C$2.30) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 822 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,705
(руб 121,259)
in Saint Petersburg.
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