Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 335 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 247 (C$4.98) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (C$2.70) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (C$1.27) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (C$1.70) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 169 (C$3.41) | C$3.04 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 332 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (C$1.90) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (C$0.67) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$1.22) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 527 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 84 (C$1.70) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (C$0.74) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 64,146 (C$1,294) | C$2,136 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,467 (C$837) | C$1,241 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,070 (C$122) | C$133 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,826 (C$804) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,528 (C$455) | C$806 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,480 (C$70) | C$66 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 398 (C$8) | C$54 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (C$621) | C$311 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,410 (C$129) | C$97 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 485 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 774 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,448 (C$130) | C$60 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,977 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,934 (C$140) | C$98 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,949 (C$181) | C$117 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (C$28,783) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (C$0.92) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,429 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 486 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 537 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,660 (C$33) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 229 (C$4.63) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 164 (C$3.31) | C$3.85 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (C$3.70) | C$4.28 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (C$1.45) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (C$1.74) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 793 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,741 (C$35) | C$52 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 601 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 10,456 (C$211) | C$117 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,922 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 350 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 185 (C$3.73) | C$5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 218 (C$4.40) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,478 (C$716) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.67 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,622 (C$73) | C$35 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 144 (C$2.91) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 675 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,978 (руб 197,174) in Saint Petersburg.
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