Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (C$4.80) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (C$2.43) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (C$1.11) | C$2.26 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (C$1.50) | C$3.91 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (C$2.21) | C$4.80 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (C$5.64) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (C$1.81) | C$3.91 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.57) | C$2.54 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (C$1.12) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (C$10) | C$18 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (C$1.86) | C$2.30 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (C$0.49) | C$2.04 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,687 (C$1,148) | C$2,070 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (C$652) | C$1,568 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (C$97) | C$169 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (C$549) | C$1,587 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (C$395) | C$1,091 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (C$63) | C$112 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (C$7) | C$53 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (C$410) | C$366 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (C$112) | C$169 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (C$14) | C$23 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (C$81) | C$74 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (C$43) | C$49 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (C$96) | C$110 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (C$118) | C$137 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (C$21,134) | C$24,938 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (C$0.79) | C$1.11 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,588 (C$27) | C$109 | - 75% | |
| 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 451 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (C$9) | C$17 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (C$22) | C$86 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (C$5.20) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (C$3.10) | C$5.14 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (C$3.61) | C$5.44 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (C$1.37) | C$3.15 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (C$1.69) | C$2.65 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (C$9) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (C$24) | C$55 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (C$10) | C$28 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (C$95) | C$154 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (C$57) | C$94 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (C$2.82) | C$4.91 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (C$3.74) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (C$604) | C$570 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (C$0.11) | C$0.47 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (C$61) | C$58 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (C$2.72) | C$15 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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