- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (C$7) | C$18 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (C$5.71) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (C$2.69) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (C$1.28) | C$2.39 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (C$1.63) | C$4.01 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (C$2.93) | C$3.94 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 307 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (C$1.89) | C$3.87 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (C$0.71) | C$2.36 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (C$1.24) | C$3.49 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (C$11) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (C$1.88) | C$2.42 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (C$0.63) | C$2.25 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,460 (C$1,496) | C$2,100 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,896 (C$802) | C$1,651 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,144 (C$123) | C$152 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,069 (C$745) | C$1,612 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,805 (C$498) | C$1,179 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,895 (C$78) | C$102 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (C$10) | C$53 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,462 (C$532) | C$468 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,863 (C$118) | C$155 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 523 (C$11) | C$24 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,275 (C$106) | C$73 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,110 (C$62) | C$58 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,592 (C$112) | C$115 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,318 (C$147) | C$135 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,950 (C$23,371) | C$22,949 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (C$0.85) | C$1.31 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,672 (C$34) | C$110 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (C$10) | C$21 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,251 (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (C$4.67) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (C$3.20) | C$4.79 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (C$4.13) | C$5.45 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (C$1.41) | C$2.89 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (C$2.07) | C$2.64 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 520 (C$10) | C$25 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,972 (C$100) | C$142 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,313 (C$67) | C$97 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (C$3.53) | C$5.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (C$4.57) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,742 (C$638) | C$597 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (C$0.10) | C$0.52 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,075 (C$62) | C$61 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (C$2.76) | C$14 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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