Cost of living in Canada compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 124% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Canada | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (руб 1,386) | руб 478 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (руб 747) | руб 383 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (руб 484) | руб 201 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (руб 176) | руб 85 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (руб 309) | руб 118 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (руб 293) | руб 190 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (руб 533) | руб 431 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (руб 284) | руб 114 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (руб 176) | руб 51 | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (руб 200) | руб 80 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (руб 1,041) | руб 726 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (руб 165) | руб 148 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (руб 175) | руб 44 | + 302% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 124% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Canada | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,782 (руб 164,174) | руб 88,260 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,191 (руб 129,329) | руб 53,559 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$194 (руб 11,425) | руб 9,374 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,800 (руб 106,224) | руб 45,680 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (руб 85,451) | руб 28,184 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (руб 7,727) | руб 6,168 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (руб 4,363) | руб 495 | + 781% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (руб 26,683) | руб 25,427 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (руб 11,301) | руб 10,146 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (руб 888) | руб 626 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (руб 1,749) | руб 1,017 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Canada | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (руб 4,623) | руб 5,476 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (руб 3,273) | руб 3,659 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (руб 6,935) | руб 7,865 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (руб 8,591) | руб 8,501 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Canada | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (руб 1,793,852) | руб 2,157,330 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (руб 101) | руб 51 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (руб 6,558) | руб 2,232 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Canada | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (руб 769) | руб 511 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (руб 1,828) | руб 686 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (руб 5,652) | руб 1,858 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (руб 539) | руб 385 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (руб 378) | руб 259 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (руб 363) | руб 285 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (руб 251) | руб 111 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (руб 204) | руб 156 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (руб 1,836) | руб 823 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Canada | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (руб 3,918) | руб 1,781 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (руб 1,851) | руб 700 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (руб 7,509) | руб 7,058 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (руб 6,326) | руб 3,872 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (руб 847) | руб 469 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (руб 306) | руб 218 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (руб 434) | руб 272 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (руб 45,648) | руб 70,646 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (руб 25) | руб 2.99 | + 737% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (руб 3,714) | руб 4,350 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (руб 996) | руб 206 | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Russia
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