Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Samara (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 265 (C$4.56) | C$23 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (C$5.40) | C$13 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 178 (C$3.05) | C$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 78 (C$1.34) | C$2.41 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 96 (C$1.66) | C$4.70 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 164 (C$2.82) | C$3.95 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 368 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 104 (C$1.78) | C$4.85 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (C$0.59) | C$3.95 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 71 (C$1.22) | C$3.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 537 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 118 (C$2.02) | C$2.68 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (C$0.54) | C$2.16 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 64% 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 40,595 (C$698) | C$2,300 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,963 (C$429) | C$1,599 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,520 (C$164) | C$120 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 30,801 (C$529) | C$1,347 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,996 (C$309) | C$985 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,293 (C$74) | C$69 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 505 (C$9) | C$60 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,912 (C$428) | C$311 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,348 (C$126) | C$140 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 437 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 615 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,864 (C$84) | C$70 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,755 (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,349 (C$109) | C$105 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,344 (C$109) | C$120 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 42% 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 1,242,950 (C$21,359) | C$24,609 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (C$0.83) | C$1.69 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,636 (C$28) | C$60 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 274 (C$4.71) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 232 (C$4.00) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 368 (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,410 (C$24) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 145 (C$2.49) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 196 (C$3.36) | C$4.17 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 255 (C$4.38) | C$4.59 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (C$1.40) | C$3.11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 (C$2.30) | C$3.02 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 434 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Samara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,634 (C$28) | C$61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 561 (C$10) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,235 (C$38) | C$118 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,021 (C$69) | C$97 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 359 (C$6) | C$12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 185 (C$3.18) | C$4.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 194 (C$3.33) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,694 (C$648) | C$647 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.18 (C$0.04) | C$0.24 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,828 (C$49) | C$38 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 148 (C$2.55) | C$13 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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