Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Winnipeg, Canada
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 449 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 267 (C$4.64) | C$11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (C$2.49) | C$7 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (C$1.21) | C$1.62 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 99 (C$1.72) | C$3.49 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (C$2.68) | C$4.97 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 319 (C$5.55) | C$9 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (C$1.99) | C$4.51 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.60) | C$2.34 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (C$1.11) | C$3.81 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 623 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 104 (C$1.80) | C$2.15 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (C$0.58) | C$1.92 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 99,522 (C$1,728) | C$1,596 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 63,974 (C$1,111) | C$1,275 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,368 (C$93) | C$235 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 68,175 (C$1,184) | C$1,145 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 37,472 (C$651) | C$865 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,723 (C$65) | C$85 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (C$8) | C$64 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,106 (C$384) | C$471 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,117 (C$106) | C$125 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 641 (C$11) | C$13 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 965 (C$17) | C$19 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,365 (C$110) | C$60 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,515 (C$44) | C$49 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,608 (C$97) | C$119 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,973 (C$138) | C$137 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,337,000 (C$23,211) | C$28,671 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (C$0.83) | C$1.03 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,192 (C$38) | C$101 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 327 (C$5.68) | C$16 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 373 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 592 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,530 (C$27) | C$115 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 261 (C$4.54) | C$9 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 191 (C$3.31) | C$4.83 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 204 (C$3.54) | C$4.54 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 91 (C$1.57) | C$2.92 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (C$1.75) | C$2.26 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 743 (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,064 (C$36) | C$51 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 789 (C$14) | C$25 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,283 (C$109) | C$153 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,844 (C$67) | C$94 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (C$9) | C$9 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 226 (C$3.92) | C$4.68 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 276 (C$4.79) | C$5.95 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 33,821 (C$587) | C$560 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.09 (C$0.05) | C$0.43 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,443 (C$94) | C$57 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (C$2.80) | C$15 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,000 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$3,068 (руб 176,705) in Moscow.
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