Cost of living in Russia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 465 (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 365 (C$7) | C$13 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 194 (C$3.69) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (C$1.58) | C$3.09 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (C$2.20) | C$5.09 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 178 (C$3.38) | C$4.82 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 437 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (C$2.06) | C$4.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (C$0.93) | C$3.06 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 77 (C$1.45) | C$3.49 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 680 (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (C$2.71) | C$2.64 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (C$0.75) | C$2.99 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 70,082 (C$1,330) | C$2,767 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 43,009 (C$816) | C$2,238 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,516 (C$181) | C$230 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,881 (C$757) | C$1,941 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,527 (C$466) | C$1,559 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,550 (C$105) | C$132 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 533 (C$10) | C$71 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,405 (C$501) | C$412 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,434 (C$198) | C$198 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 530 (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 998 (C$19) | C$29 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 28% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,857 (C$111) | C$81 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,647 (C$69) | C$52 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,017 (C$133) | C$122 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,430 (C$160) | C$147 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,309,360 (C$43,835) | C$29,448 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (C$0.96) | C$1.83 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,918 (C$36) | C$111 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 497 (C$9) | C$12 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 554 (C$11) | C$30 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,666 (C$32) | C$101 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 359 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 241 (C$4.58) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 283 (C$5.38) | C$5.78 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 112 (C$2.12) | C$4.13 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 144 (C$2.74) | C$3.03 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 591 (C$11) | C$30 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Russia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,664 (C$32) | C$68 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 627 (C$12) | C$31 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,662 (C$107) | C$211 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,808 (C$72) | C$109 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 440 (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (C$3.62) | C$5.02 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 254 (C$4.82) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,875 (C$1,269) | C$811 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.16 (C$0.06) | C$0.43 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,151 (C$60) | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 198 (C$3.76) | C$17 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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