Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (C$8) | C$24 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (C$5.80) | C$14 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (C$2.94) | C$10 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (C$1.24) | C$3.28 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (C$1.88) | C$5.88 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (C$3.25) | C$5.56 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (C$1.79) | C$5.47 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (C$0.64) | C$3.31 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (C$1.19) | C$4.03 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (C$2.31) | C$3.23 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (C$0.60) | C$2.58 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (C$1,521) | C$2,889 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (C$844) | C$2,295 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (C$119) | C$240 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (C$780) | C$2,062 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (C$415) | C$1,501 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (C$68) | C$128 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (C$8) | C$65 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (C$340) | C$401 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (C$113) | C$213 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (C$17) | C$30 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (C$80) | C$80 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (C$45) | C$57 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (C$108) | C$147 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (C$121) | C$173 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (C$37,086) | C$33,546 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (C$0.79) | C$1.60 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (C$32) | C$106 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (C$10) | C$24 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (C$33) | C$103 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (C$4.26) | C$6 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (C$4.83) | C$6 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (C$1.82) | C$4.45 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (C$2.21) | C$3.63 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (C$10) | C$31 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (C$30) | C$68 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (C$107) | C$217 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (C$61) | C$129 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (C$3.19) | C$5.88 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (C$3.79) | C$8 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (C$1,009) | C$808 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (C$0.04) | C$0.44 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (C$71) | C$67 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (C$2.99) | C$18 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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