Cost of living in Samara, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 281 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 126 (C$2.62) | C$5.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (C$1.34) | C$1.85 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (C$1.81) | C$4.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 136 (C$2.83) | C$3.04 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (C$5.44) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 85 (C$1.77) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (C$0.64) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 52 (C$1.09) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 457 (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (C$1.95) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (C$0.62) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,622 (C$762) | C$2,136 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,939 (C$581) | C$1,241 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,145 (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 25,991 (C$541) | C$1,120 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,630 (C$367) | C$806 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,815 (C$59) | C$66 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 449 (C$9) | C$50 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,491 (C$447) | C$322 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,813 (C$100) | C$96 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 314 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 626 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,855 (C$122) | C$61 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,467 (C$51) | C$38 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,521 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,777 (C$141) | C$112 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,073,820 (C$22,337) | C$22,935 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (C$0.80) | C$1.39 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,155 (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 246 (C$5.12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 314 (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,087 (C$23) | C$77 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 119 (C$2.47) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (C$2.42) | C$3.78 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 141 (C$2.94) | C$4.28 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 59 (C$1.23) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 90 (C$1.86) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 296 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,416 (C$29) | C$50 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 566 (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,323 (C$69) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,275 (C$68) | C$94 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 323 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 125 (C$2.60) | C$5.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 163 (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,522 (C$739) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.12 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,139 (C$45) | C$36 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 128 (C$2.66) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 164 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,310 (руб 159,141) in Samara.
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