- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 403 (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (C$2.71) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (C$1.32) | C$2.44 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (C$1.87) | C$4.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 169 (C$3.52) | C$4.11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 318 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (C$1.95) | C$3.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (C$0.79) | C$2.38 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (C$1.34) | C$3.50 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 548 (C$11) | C$18 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (C$1.96) | C$2.40 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (C$0.76) | C$2.34 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,573 (C$1,613) | C$2,095 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,724 (C$951) | C$1,641 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,611 (C$137) | C$167 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,007 (C$853) | C$1,661 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,418 (C$591) | C$1,216 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,962 (C$103) | C$107 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (C$10) | C$53 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,867 (C$621) | C$485 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,436 (C$113) | C$157 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 628 (C$13) | C$23 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,022 (C$104) | C$71 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,799 (C$58) | C$58 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,644 (C$117) | C$116 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,891 (C$164) | C$140 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,900 (C$24,180) | C$22,572 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (C$0.83) | C$1.21 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,951 (C$41) | C$111 | - 64% | |
| 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 345 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 530 (C$11) | C$21 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,418 (C$29) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 245 (C$5.10) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (C$3.34) | C$4.99 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (C$3.94) | C$5.52 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (C$1.49) | C$3.00 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (C$2.18) | C$2.92 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 659 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 109% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,643 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 681 (C$14) | C$28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,150 (C$107) | C$154 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,575 (C$74) | C$96 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 412 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (C$3.89) | C$4.82 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (C$4.18) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,319 (C$693) | C$587 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 218 (C$4.54) | C$0.46 | + 898% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,306 (C$69) | C$62 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (C$2.60) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,847 prices entered by 4,634 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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