- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 389 (C$8) | C$17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (C$2.76) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (C$1.33) | C$2.47 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 (C$1.80) | C$4.12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 162 (C$3.39) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (C$7) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (C$2.02) | C$3.68 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (C$0.76) | C$2.35 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (C$1.33) | C$3.52 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (C$1.95) | C$2.40 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (C$0.72) | C$2.31 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,775 (C$1,625) | C$2,101 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,874 (C$938) | C$1,642 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,525 (C$136) | C$157 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,071 (C$816) | C$1,636 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,338 (C$550) | C$1,180 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,133 (C$86) | C$105 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (C$10) | C$52 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,346 (C$613) | C$485 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,515 (C$115) | C$156 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (C$9) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 575 (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,982 (C$104) | C$70 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,765 (C$58) | C$57 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,474 (C$114) | C$115 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,455 (C$156) | C$139 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,113,800 (C$23,269) | C$22,853 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (C$0.84) | C$1.27 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,889 (C$39) | C$111 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 300 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 554 (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,364 (C$28) | C$97 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (C$5.30) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (C$3.53) | C$4.90 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 206 (C$4.30) | C$5.61 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (C$1.47) | C$2.92 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (C$2.04) | C$2.78 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 601 (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,594 (C$33) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 654 (C$14) | C$28 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,403 (C$113) | C$151 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,290 (C$69) | C$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 393 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (C$3.77) | C$4.91 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (C$4.21) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,365 (C$676) | C$591 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.91 (C$0.08) | C$0.43 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,867 (C$60) | C$61 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (C$2.66) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,753 prices entered by 4,672 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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