Cost of living in Canada compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (руб 955) | руб 399 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (руб 553) | руб 268 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (руб 347) | руб 146 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (руб 124) | руб 67 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 (руб 196) | руб 88 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (руб 202) | руб 147 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (руб 493) | руб 320 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (руб 196) | руб 97 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (руб 128) | руб 34 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (руб 163) | руб 64 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (руб 889) | руб 593 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (руб 117) | руб 102 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.19 (руб 112) | руб 32 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 103% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,260 (руб 115,821) | руб 71,989 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,763 (руб 90,380) | руб 39,759 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$176 (руб 9,008) | руб 6,305 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,799 (руб 92,238) | руб 41,561 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,264 (руб 64,804) | руб 24,350 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (руб 5,868) | руб 4,312 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (руб 2,763) | руб 419 | + 559% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$384 (руб 19,687) | руб 26,592 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$166 (руб 8,527) | руб 6,168 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (руб 583) | руб 460 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (руб 1,206) | руб 594 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (руб 3,519) | руб 5,523 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (руб 2,646) | руб 2,520 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (руб 5,759) | руб 5,826 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (руб 7,536) | руб 6,779 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,555 (руб 1,309,886) | руб 1,359,730 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.21 (руб 62) | руб 46 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (руб 6,072) | руб 1,856 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (руб 538) | руб 455 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (руб 1,059) | руб 591 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (руб 4,025) | руб 1,374 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (руб 399) | руб 308 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.19 (руб 266) | руб 165 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.35 (руб 274) | руб 225 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.91 (руб 149) | руб 82 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.45 (руб 126) | руб 100 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (руб 1,269) | руб 570 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (руб 2,841) | руб 1,542 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (руб 1,499) | руб 597 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$166 (руб 8,503) | руб 5,681 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (руб 4,967) | руб 3,683 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (руб 618) | руб 394 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.85 (руб 248) | руб 202 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (руб 378) | руб 219 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$571 (руб 29,277) | руб 31,375 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (руб 20) | руб 2.24 | + 788% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (руб 2,942) | руб 3,645 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (руб 742) | руб 155 | + 377% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,585 prices entered by 2,201 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 86% more expensive than in Russia
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