- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Samara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samara, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samara (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 375 (C$8) | C$14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 301 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 104 (C$2.17) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (C$1.18) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 95 (C$1.98) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 (C$2.16) | C$2.62 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 261 (C$5.46) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 80 (C$1.67) | C$3.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (C$0.77) | C$2.90 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (C$0.99) | C$2.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 430 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 72 (C$1.50) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (C$0.45) | C$1.76 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Samara (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,674 (C$892) | C$1,186 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 29,115 (C$608) | C$982 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,863 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 23,876 (C$499) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 14,863 (C$311) | C$695 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,701 (C$56) | C$64 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 509 (C$11) | C$39 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,789 (C$455) | C$392 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,982 (C$83) | C$111 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 312 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 593 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Samara (Russia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,826 (C$101) | C$61 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,361 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,243 (C$89) | C$95 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,108 (C$107) | C$87 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Samara (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 946,033 (C$19,765) | C$22,684 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.73) | C$1.19 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,070 (C$22) | C$47 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 225 (C$4.70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Samara (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 281 (C$5.87) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,122 (C$23) | C$85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 112 (C$2.34) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 116 (C$2.43) | C$3.90 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 127 (C$2.65) | C$3.90 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 58 (C$1.22) | C$3.21 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 319 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Samara (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,466 (C$31) | C$43 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,291 (C$69) | C$84 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,171 (C$66) | C$93 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 287 (C$5.99) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 119 (C$2.49) | C$5.44 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 151 (C$3.15) | C$5.57 | - 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,344 (C$174) | C$141 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,978 (C$41) | C$34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 91 (C$1.89) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Samara (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,625
(руб 77,797)
in Samara.
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