- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 (C$7) | C$18 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 290 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (C$2.64) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (C$1.27) | C$2.44 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (C$1.66) | C$4.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 153 (C$3.02) | C$3.99 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 314 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (C$1.89) | C$3.78 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (C$0.71) | C$2.38 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (C$1.27) | C$3.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 525 (C$10) | C$18 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (C$1.84) | C$2.40 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (C$0.62) | C$2.29 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,570 (C$1,475) | C$2,123 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,291 (C$777) | C$1,642 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,213 (C$123) | C$157 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,973 (C$731) | C$1,641 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,953 (C$494) | C$1,185 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,267 (C$84) | C$102 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 486 (C$10) | C$53 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,082 (C$516) | C$485 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,632 (C$111) | C$156 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 409 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 524 (C$10) | C$24 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,113 (C$101) | C$72 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,031 (C$60) | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,636 (C$111) | C$115 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,409 (C$147) | C$140 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,115,370 (C$22,066) | C$22,848 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (C$0.83) | C$1.30 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,751 (C$35) | C$110 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 305 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 512 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,351 (C$27) | C$100 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (C$4.55) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 158 (C$3.13) | C$4.94 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 214 (C$4.22) | C$5.55 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (C$1.38) | C$2.85 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (C$2.03) | C$2.73 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 551 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,556 (C$31) | C$54 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 666 (C$13) | C$27 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,254 (C$104) | C$144 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,344 (C$66) | C$99 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 377 (C$7) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (C$3.56) | C$5.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 235 (C$4.66) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,733 (C$628) | C$597 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (C$0.10) | C$0.47 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,092 (C$61) | C$63 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 135 (C$2.67) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,542 prices entered by 4,730 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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