Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 344 (C$5.86) | C$20 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 297 (C$5.06) | C$10 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 156 (C$2.66) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (C$1.13) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 95 (C$1.63) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 123 (C$2.09) | C$3.04 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 322 (C$5.48) | C$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (C$2.04) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (C$0.81) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (C$1.85) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (C$0.69) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 66,268 (C$1,129) | C$2,136 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,766 (C$695) | C$1,241 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,260 (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,288 (C$687) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,211 (C$481) | C$806 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,488 (C$59) | C$66 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 386 (C$7) | C$54 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (C$525) | C$311 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,838 (C$100) | C$97 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 429 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 770 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,782 (C$99) | C$60 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,626 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,757 (C$115) | C$98 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,791 (C$150) | C$117 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (C$24,315) | C$22,935 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (C$0.78) | C$1.39 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,105 (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (C$7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 504 (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 538 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,447 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 254 (C$4.33) | C$6 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (C$2.99) | C$3.85 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (C$3.37) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (C$1.25) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (C$1.56) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (C$25) | C$52 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 593 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,594 (C$164) | C$117 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,765 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (C$2.84) | C$5.42 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (C$3.73) | C$7 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,628 (C$607) | C$647 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.47 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,973 (C$68) | C$35 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (C$2.54) | C$11 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,612 (руб 211,933) in Saint Petersburg.
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