- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Samara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 396 (C$8) | C$14 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 302 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 104 (C$2.22) | C$5.67 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (C$1.21) | C$2.40 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (C$1.93) | C$4.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 116 (C$2.48) | C$2.54 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (C$5.59) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (C$1.67) | C$3.55 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (C$0.68) | C$3.02 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (C$1.04) | C$2.26 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 426 (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 74 (C$1.57) | C$2.18 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 25 (C$0.53) | C$1.87 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,674 (C$913) | C$1,186 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,847 (C$617) | C$982 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (C$104) | C$104 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,479 (C$502) | C$919 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,856 (C$339) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,503 (C$54) | C$64 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 514 (C$11) | C$39 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (C$466) | C$393 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (C$85) | C$111 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 603 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (C$107) | C$61 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,361 (C$50) | C$41 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,153 (C$89) | C$95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (C$109) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (C$20,229) | C$23,851 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.74) | C$1.19 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,070 (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (C$4.81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (C$6) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (C$24) | C$85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (C$2.40) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (C$2.49) | C$2.88 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (C$2.72) | C$3.82 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (C$1.25) | C$3.16 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (C$1.70) | C$2.53 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 319 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,466 (C$31) | C$45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 516 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,291 (C$70) | C$84 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,171 (C$68) | C$89 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 119 (C$2.55) | C$5.72 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 151 (C$3.22) | C$5.43 | - 41% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 44,998 (C$962) | C$850 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,978 (C$42) | C$34 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (C$1.94) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,017
(руб 94,318)
in Samara.
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