Cost of living in Saint Petersburg, Russia vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 330 (C$5.72) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (C$1.16) | C$1.62 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 97 (C$1.68) | C$3.49 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (C$2.24) | C$4.97 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 315 (C$5.47) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (C$1.83) | C$4.51 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (C$0.72) | C$2.34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (C$1.13) | C$3.81 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 568 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 101 (C$1.74) | C$2.15 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (C$0.66) | C$1.92 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 64,183 (C$1,112) | C$1,596 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,244 (C$698) | C$1,275 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,014 (C$104) | C$235 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,125 (C$678) | C$1,145 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,582 (C$495) | C$865 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,344 (C$58) | C$85 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 367 (C$6) | C$64 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,778 (C$533) | C$471 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,838 (C$101) | C$125 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 485 (C$8) | C$13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 774 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,862 (C$102) | C$60 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,584 (C$45) | C$49 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,640 (C$115) | C$119 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,551 (C$148) | C$137 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,426,600 (C$24,726) | C$28,671 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (C$0.79) | C$1.03 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,046 (C$35) | C$101 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 396 (C$7) | C$16 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 486 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 522 (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,408 (C$24) | C$115 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 229 (C$3.97) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (C$3.04) | C$4.83 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (C$3.18) | C$4.54 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (C$1.21) | C$2.92 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (C$1.59) | C$2.26 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (C$25) | C$51 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 599 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,365 (C$162) | C$153 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,765 (C$48) | C$94 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (C$6) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (C$2.89) | C$4.68 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (C$3.79) | C$5.95 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,180 (C$592) | C$560 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.47 (C$0.09) | C$0.43 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,973 (C$69) | C$57 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (C$2.59) | C$15 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 615 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saint Petersburg (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,500 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$2,362 (руб 136,287) in Saint Petersburg.
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