- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Saint Petersburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (C$11) | C$14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 123 (C$2.70) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (C$1.31) | C$2.31 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (C$1.80) | C$4.13 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 142 (C$3.12) | C$2.54 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 227 (C$4.99) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.78) | C$3.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.75) | C$3.02 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$1.32) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 450 (C$10) | C$15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 80 (C$1.76) | C$2.18 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 46 (C$1.01) | C$1.87 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 64,267 (C$1,414) | C$1,209 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,852 (C$899) | C$1,030 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,620 (C$146) | C$104 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,384 (C$756) | C$919 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 22,370 (C$492) | C$695 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,310 (C$73) | C$64 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 454 (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 28,701 (C$631) | C$393 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,178 (C$114) | C$111 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 607 (C$13) | C$10 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 503 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,325 (C$117) | C$58 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,502 (C$55) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,872 (C$107) | C$96 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,106 (C$156) | C$87 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,200,000 (C$26,395) | C$23,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.86) | C$1.19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,450 (C$54) | C$47 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 394 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 419 (C$9) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 394 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,650 (C$36) | C$80 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 196 (C$4.31) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 201 (C$4.43) | C$2.88 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (C$4.18) | C$3.82 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (C$1.80) | C$3.16 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 82 (C$1.80) | C$2.53 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 650 (C$14) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,020 (C$44) | C$45 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,538 (C$144) | C$84 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,000 (C$44) | C$89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 416 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 140 (C$3.07) | C$5.72 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 100 (C$2.20) | C$5.43 | - 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 46,558 (C$1,024) | C$850 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.38 (C$0.03) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,799 (C$40) | C$34 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 115 (C$2.53) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 24% 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$2,522
(руб 114,645)
in Saint Petersburg.
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