- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Saint Petersburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (C$11) | C$14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 123 (C$2.61) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (C$1.27) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 83 (C$1.76) | C$4.26 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 142 (C$3.02) | C$2.62 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 227 (C$4.82) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.72) | C$3.73 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.73) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$1.27) | C$2.89 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 450 (C$10) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (C$1.70) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 46 (C$0.98) | C$1.76 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 64,267 (C$1,367) | C$1,186 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,852 (C$869) | C$982 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,620 (C$141) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,384 (C$731) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 22,370 (C$476) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,310 (C$70) | C$64 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 454 (C$10) | C$39 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 28,701 (C$610) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,178 (C$110) | C$111 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 607 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 503 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,325 (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,502 (C$53) | C$41 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,872 (C$104) | C$95 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,106 (C$151) | C$87 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,200,000 (C$25,524) | C$22,684 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.83) | C$1.19 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,450 (C$52) | C$47 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 394 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 419 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 394 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,650 (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 196 (C$4.17) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 201 (C$4.28) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (C$4.04) | C$3.90 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (C$1.74) | C$3.21 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 82 (C$1.74) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 650 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,977 (C$42) | C$44 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,538 (C$139) | C$84 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,000 (C$43) | C$90 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 416 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 140 (C$2.97) | C$5.98 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 100 (C$2.13) | C$5.61 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,530 (C$181) | C$141 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.38 (C$0.03) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,799 (C$38) | C$34 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 115 (C$2.45) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 849 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,208
(руб 103,802)
in Saint Petersburg.
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