- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (руб 877) | руб 357 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (руб 498) | руб 284 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (руб 357) | руб 134 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (руб 119) | руб 64 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (руб 200) | руб 81 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (руб 196) | руб 146 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (руб 516) | руб 309 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (руб 193) | руб 94 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (руб 118) | руб 35 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (руб 174) | руб 62 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (руб 913) | руб 530 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (руб 120) | руб 94 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.22 (руб 111) | руб 32 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,095 (руб 104,619) | руб 74,401 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (руб 81,816) | руб 39,896 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (руб 7,585) | руб 6,144 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,608 (руб 80,311) | руб 37,069 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,180 (руб 58,912) | руб 24,805 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (руб 5,096) | руб 3,895 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (руб 2,647) | руб 482 | + 450% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$465 (руб 23,227) | руб 26,462 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (руб 7,747) | руб 5,863 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (руб 596) | руб 384 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (руб 1,175) | руб 523 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (руб 3,603) | руб 5,275 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (руб 2,897) | руб 3,110 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (руб 5,717) | руб 5,592 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$134 (руб 6,715) | руб 7,318 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,868 (руб 1,141,839) | руб 1,174,220 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (руб 65) | руб 43 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (руб 5,473) | руб 1,678 | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (руб 494) | руб 318 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (руб 1,025) | руб 498 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (руб 4,773) | руб 1,232 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (руб 414) | руб 232 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (руб 239) | руб 159 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.47 (руб 273) | руб 205 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.86 (руб 143) | руб 70 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.66 (руб 133) | руб 103 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (руб 1,227) | руб 529 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (руб 2,674) | руб 1,635 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (руб 1,372) | руб 669 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$145 (руб 7,253) | руб 4,972 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (руб 4,863) | руб 3,313 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (руб 561) | руб 371 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (руб 249) | руб 176 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (руб 351) | руб 227 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (руб 29,888) | руб 31,742 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (руб 22) | руб 4.78 | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (руб 3,064) | руб 3,075 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (руб 692) | руб 137 | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 85% more expensive than in Russia
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