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Cost of living in Canada compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (руб 818) | руб 350 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (руб 489) | руб 261 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (руб 343) | руб 138 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (руб 115) | руб 65 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (руб 186) | руб 83 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.74 (руб 179) | руб 141 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (руб 469) | руб 293 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (руб 185) | руб 95 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (руб 116) | руб 33 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.31 (руб 158) | руб 60 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (руб 873) | руб 521 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.37 (руб 113) | руб 97 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (руб 103) | руб 30 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,086 (руб 99,705) | руб 75,593 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (руб 78,352) | руб 39,597 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$147 (руб 7,046) | руб 6,187 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,539 (руб 73,572) | руб 36,339 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,141 (руб 54,547) | руб 23,768 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (руб 4,855) | руб 3,745 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (руб 2,505) | руб 474 | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$452 (руб 21,605) | руб 26,670 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (руб 7,364) | руб 7,096 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (руб 515) | руб 393 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (руб 1,087) | руб 710 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (руб 3,348) | руб 5,542 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (руб 2,612) | руб 3,185 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (руб 5,424) | руб 5,739 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (руб 6,570) | руб 7,727 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 83% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,960 (руб 1,145,107) | руб 1,355,930 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (руб 63) | руб 44 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (руб 5,207) | руб 1,778 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (руб 520) | руб 364 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (руб 1,012) | руб 587 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 (руб 4,492) | руб 1,188 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (руб 418) | руб 209 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (руб 230) | руб 166 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.55 (руб 265) | руб 198 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.80 (руб 134) | руб 69 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 (руб 115) | руб 102 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (руб 1,160) | руб 520 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (руб 2,476) | руб 1,690 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (руб 1,297) | руб 650 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (руб 7,561) | руб 7,167 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 (руб 4,501) | руб 3,162 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (руб 523) | руб 382 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (руб 240) | руб 180 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (руб 330) | руб 242 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$573 (руб 27,394) | руб 31,464 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (руб 22) | руб 4.26 | + 417% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (руб 2,650) | руб 3,379 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (руб 655) | руб 140 | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 69% more expensive than in Russia
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