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Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 356 (C$7) | C$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 262 (C$5.48) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 137 (C$2.87) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (C$1.33) | C$2.38 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 83 (C$1.73) | C$3.94 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (C$2.89) | C$3.79 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 299 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (C$1.94) | C$3.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (C$0.70) | C$2.42 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$1.25) | C$3.57 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 527 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 95 (C$1.99) | C$2.41 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (C$0.63) | C$2.19 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 73,065 (C$1,526) | C$2,116 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,509 (C$825) | C$1,640 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,108 (C$128) | C$149 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,730 (C$767) | C$1,565 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 23,754 (C$496) | C$1,159 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,850 (C$80) | C$100 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 473 (C$10) | C$52 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,936 (C$562) | C$458 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,231 (C$130) | C$152 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 581 (C$12) | C$23 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,465 (C$114) | C$72 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,015 (C$63) | C$56 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,610 (C$117) | C$115 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,721 (C$161) | C$135 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,294,120 (C$27,023) | C$23,916 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 44 (C$0.92) | C$1.32 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,749 (C$37) | C$110 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 349 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (C$12) | C$21 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,193 (C$25) | C$97 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 208 (C$4.35) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (C$3.47) | C$4.78 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 200 (C$4.17) | C$5.38 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 68 (C$1.43) | C$2.94 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (C$2.17) | C$2.68 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 539 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,738 (C$36) | C$53 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,012 (C$126) | C$145 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,212 (C$67) | C$97 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 377 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 179 (C$3.73) | C$5.12 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (C$4.88) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,597 (C$660) | C$597 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.37 (C$0.11) | C$0.49 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,088 (C$64) | C$58 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 143 (C$2.98) | C$14 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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