- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Samara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (C$9) | C$15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 114 (C$2.40) | C$5.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (C$1.31) | C$2.05 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 94 (C$1.99) | C$4.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 124 (C$2.61) | C$2.90 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (C$5.59) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (C$1.84) | C$4.00 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.73) | C$3.34 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (C$1.02) | C$3.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 572 (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (C$1.94) | C$2.41 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (C$0.59) | C$2.01 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,711 (C$901) | C$1,651 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 28,493 (C$601) | C$1,142 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,182 (C$109) | C$102 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 25,101 (C$529) | C$1,038 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,886 (C$335) | C$779 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,506 (C$53) | C$66 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 486 (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,861 (C$461) | C$351 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,580 (C$97) | C$86 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 335 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 626 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,966 (C$105) | C$59 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,440 (C$51) | C$40 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,330 (C$91) | C$93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,610 (C$118) | C$92 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 942,771 (C$19,879) | C$22,749 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.74) | C$1.27 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,200 (C$25) | C$67 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 433 (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| 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$5.93) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 292 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,115 (C$24) | C$82 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (C$2.36) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 114 (C$2.41) | C$3.72 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 142 (C$2.99) | C$2.83 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (C$1.37) | C$3.09 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 84 (C$1.77) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 323 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (C$31) | C$46 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,267 (C$69) | C$101 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,088 (C$65) | C$85 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 291 (C$6) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 115 (C$2.42) | C$5.34 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (C$3.59) | C$5.67 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 35,650 (C$752) | C$549 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 174 (C$3.67) | C$1.04 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,975 (C$42) | C$35 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (C$2.25) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 413 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,827
(руб 181,500)
in Samara.
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