Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 451 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 377 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (C$3.20) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 82 (C$1.33) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 110 (C$1.80) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 218 (C$3.55) | C$3.17 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 412 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (C$1.86) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (C$1.09) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 628 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 140 (C$2.28) | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (C$0.73) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 96,634 (C$1,574) | C$2,136 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,330 (C$885) | C$1,247 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,044 (C$115) | C$124 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 44,593 (C$726) | C$1,120 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,344 (C$429) | C$805 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,266 (C$69) | C$66 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 501 (C$8) | C$54 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,536 (C$481) | C$311 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,926 (C$145) | C$97 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 543 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 887 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,570 (C$74) | C$60 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,671 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,866 (C$128) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,677 (C$158) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,622,150 (C$42,710) | C$22,942 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (C$0.85) | C$1.67 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,490 (C$41) | C$67 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 617 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 496 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 635 (C$10) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,035 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 293 (C$4.77) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 269 (C$4.37) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 298 (C$4.85) | C$4.33 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (C$1.78) | C$3.16 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 162 (C$2.64) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,313 (C$21) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint Petersburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,607 (C$26) | C$51 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (C$11) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 13,358 (C$218) | C$135 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,996 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 510 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 230 (C$3.74) | C$5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 263 (C$4.29) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,694 (C$923) | C$647 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (C$0.05) | C$0.24 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,764 (C$78) | C$37 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 215 (C$3.50) | C$11 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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