Cost of living in Canada compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 160% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (руб 1,142) | руб 399 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (руб 667) | руб 284 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (руб 411) | руб 143 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.34 (руб 144) | руб 65 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (руб 249) | руб 88 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.82 (руб 296) | руб 128 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (руб 622) | руб 345 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (руб 239) | руб 108 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (руб 161) | руб 35 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.14 (руб 192) | руб 66 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (руб 1,104) | руб 583 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (руб 144) | руб 109 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (руб 126) | руб 28 | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 138% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,110 (руб 129,381) | руб 68,166 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,609 (руб 98,659) | руб 37,974 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (руб 10,123) | руб 6,392 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,598 (руб 97,991) | руб 31,618 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (руб 66,532) | руб 22,018 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (руб 6,826) | руб 4,038 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (руб 3,218) | руб 448 | + 618% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (руб 22,194) | руб 24,813 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (руб 9,957) | руб 6,723 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (руб 653) | руб 416 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (руб 1,454) | руб 926 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (руб 4,570) | руб 4,661 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (руб 3,027) | руб 2,580 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (руб 6,796) | руб 5,654 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 (руб 7,951) | руб 6,714 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,373 (руб 1,555,436) | руб 1,237,120 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (руб 70) | руб 47 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (руб 6,364) | руб 1,548 | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 123% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (руб 649) | руб 476 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (руб 1,206) | руб 504 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (руб 5,921) | руб 1,289 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (руб 539) | руб 311 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 (руб 315) | руб 183 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.41 (руб 332) | руб 206 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.13 (руб 192) | руб 77 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.55 (руб 156) | руб 97 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (руб 1,533) | руб 580 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (руб 3,299) | руб 1,480 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (руб 1,698) | руб 574 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (руб 9,519) | руб 5,826 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (руб 5,814) | руб 3,401 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (руб 758) | руб 387 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (руб 303) | руб 168 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (руб 448) | руб 221 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$578 (руб 35,404) | руб 38,001 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (руб 28) | руб 7 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (руб 3,527) | руб 3,491 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (руб 894) | руб 160 | + 459% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 123% more expensive than in Russia
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