Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Samara (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 556 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 264 (C$5.79) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 156 (C$3.41) | C$5.78 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 73 (C$1.61) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (C$1.85) | C$4.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 152 (C$3.33) | C$3.17 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 533 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 (C$2.30) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (C$0.84) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (C$1.45) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 420 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 113 (C$2.48) | C$2.48 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (C$0.77) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 46,950 (C$1,029) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 28,333 (C$621) | C$1,233 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,473 (C$120) | C$124 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 34,973 (C$767) | C$1,120 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 18,682 (C$409) | C$805 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,994 (C$66) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 522 (C$11) | C$54 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,004 (C$526) | C$311 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,216 (C$136) | C$97 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 371 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 619 (C$14) | C$25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,505 (C$99) | C$60 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,743 (C$60) | C$39 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,355 (C$117) | C$98 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,717 (C$147) | C$117 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,040,460 (C$22,804) | C$22,942 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (C$1.02) | C$1.40 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,444 (C$32) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 291 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 246 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 344 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,313 (C$29) | C$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 154 (C$3.38) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 147 (C$3.23) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 212 (C$4.65) | C$4.33 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (C$1.78) | C$3.16 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 119 (C$2.60) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 299 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,372 (C$30) | C$51 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 521 (C$11) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,273 (C$50) | C$135 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,802 (C$83) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 332 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (C$2.91) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 154 (C$3.38) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,675 (C$738) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.18 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,620 (C$57) | C$37 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 124 (C$2.72) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 114 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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