Cost of living in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 247 (C$4.29) | C$14 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 300 (C$5.21) | C$11 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 200 (C$3.47) | C$7 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 60 (C$1.04) | C$1.62 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 71 (C$1.23) | C$3.49 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 70 (C$1.22) | C$4.97 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 600 (C$10) | C$9 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 120 (C$2.08) | C$4.51 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 30 (C$0.52) | C$2.34 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 70 (C$1.22) | C$3.81 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$20 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 130 (C$2.26) | C$2.15 | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 30 (C$0.52) | C$1.92 | 73% |
| Housing in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 19,321 (C$335) | C$1,596 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 12,000 (C$208) | C$1,275 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 10,000 (C$174) | C$235 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 16,000 (C$278) | C$1,145 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | C$865 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 10,000 (C$174) | C$85 | 104% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 500 (C$9) | C$64 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| - | C$471 | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 3,000 (C$52) | C$125 | 58% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$13 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 200 (C$3.47) | C$19 | 82% |
| Clothes in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 2,500 (C$43) | C$60 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$49 | 65% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 3,000 (C$52) | C$119 | 56% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 3,000 (C$52) | C$137 | 62% |
| Transportation in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | C$28,671 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 42 (C$0.73) | C$1.03 | 29% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 597 (C$10) | C$101 | 90% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$16 | - |
| Personal Care in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 600 (C$10) | C$9 | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 200 (C$3.47) | C$25 | 86% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,531 (C$27) | C$115 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 150 (C$2.60) | C$4.83 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 150 (C$2.60) | C$4.54 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 100 (C$1.74) | C$2.92 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 100 (C$1.74) | C$2.26 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$25 | 31% |
| Entertainment in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Sterlitamak (Russia) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 500 (C$9) | C$51 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 500 (C$9) | C$25 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 2,000 (C$35) | C$153 | 77% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 5,000 (C$87) | C$94 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 200 (C$3.47) | C$9 | 61% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 100 (C$1.74) | C$4.68 | 63% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 200 (C$3.47) | C$5.95 | 42% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 30,000 (C$521) | C$560 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 3.00 (C$0.05) | C$0.43 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 3,000 (C$52) | C$57 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 200 (C$3.47) | C$15 | 77% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,700 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$1,983 (руб 114,217) in Sterlitamak.