- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Saint Petersburg
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (C$10) | C$15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 300 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 123 (C$2.57) | C$5.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (C$1.25) | C$2.05 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (C$1.72) | C$4.81 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 142 (C$2.97) | C$2.90 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 227 (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.69) | C$4.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.72) | C$3.34 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$1.25) | C$3.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 450 (C$9) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 85 (C$1.77) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 46 (C$0.96) | C$2.01 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 64,267 (C$1,344) | C$1,651 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,852 (C$855) | C$1,142 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,620 (C$138) | C$102 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,384 (C$719) | C$1,038 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 22,370 (C$468) | C$779 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,310 (C$69) | C$66 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 488 (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 28,701 (C$600) | C$351 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,179 (C$108) | C$86 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 468 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 924 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,325 (C$111) | C$59 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,502 (C$52) | C$40 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,872 (C$102) | C$93 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,106 (C$149) | C$92 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,200,000 (C$25,101) | C$22,749 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.81) | C$1.27 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,450 (C$51) | C$65 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 413 (C$9) | C$31 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 400 (C$8) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 460 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,323 (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 210 (C$4.40) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 212 (C$4.42) | C$3.72 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (C$4.30) | C$2.83 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 76 (C$1.60) | C$3.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 118 (C$2.48) | C$2.46 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 655 (C$14) | C$19 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,348 (C$28) | C$46 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,054 (C$189) | C$101 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,000 (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 416 (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 140 (C$2.92) | C$5.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 100 (C$2.09) | C$5.67 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,881 (C$709) | C$549 | + 29% | |
| 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$38) | C$35 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 115 (C$2.41) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 907 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
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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$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,481
(руб 166,411)
in Saint Petersburg.
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