Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Canada Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Canada

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Russia is 41.1% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 52.9% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Russia is 37.9% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 47.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Russia
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.04 β‚½801
$18.65 CA$25.39
-46.17%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$43.64 β‚½3,482
$74.3 CA$101
-41.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.37 β‚½509
$11.02 CA$15
-42.20%
Cappuccino
$2.52 β‚½201
$3.75 CA$5.11
-32.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 β‚½94.9
$2.17 CA$2.95
-45.16%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.51 β‚½40.37
$1.68 CA$2.29
-69.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.49 β‚½199
$5.83 CA$7.94
-57.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.11 β‚½248
$5.74 CA$7.81
-45.82%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Russia
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.15 β‚½92.1
$2.24 CA$3.04
-48.66%
White Bread (500g)
$0.69 β‚½55.5
$2.66 CA$3.62
-74.06%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.51 β‚½120
$3.6 CA$4.9
-58.06%
Eggs
$1.76 β‚½141
$3.53 CA$4.8
-50.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.29 β‚½901
$11.32 CA$15.41
-0.27%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.34 β‚½426
$12.46 CA$16.96
-57.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.88 β‚½788
$15.28 CA$20.8
-35.34%
Apples (1kg)
$1.81 β‚½144
$4.17 CA$5.68
-56.59%
Banana (1kg)
$1.95 β‚½156
$1.5 CA$2.05
30.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.06 β‚½164
$4 CA$5.45
-48.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.21 β‚½256
$4.07 CA$5.54
-21.13%
Potato (1kg)
$0.89 β‚½71
$2.78 CA$3.78
-67.99%
Onion (1kg)
$0.72 β‚½57.7
$2.73 CA$3.72
-73.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.42 β‚½113
$2.63 CA$3.58
-46.01%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 β‚½55.6
$1.82 CA$2.48
-61.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.12 β‚½249
$14.61 CA$19.88
-78.64%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.44 β‚½593
$13.08 CA$17.8
-43.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 β‚½81.9
$3.01 CA$4.1
-65.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 β‚½162
$3.34 CA$4.55
-39.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Russia
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.49 β‚½38.9
$2.56 CA$3.49
-80.86%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.67 β‚½2,687
$78.4 CA$107
-57.04%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.43 β‚½194
$3.55 CA$4.83
-31.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 β‚½26.29
$1.55 CA$2.11
-78.71%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.27 β‚½500
$28.91 CA$39.35
-78.31%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.73 β‚½57.9
$1.16 CA$1.58
-37.07%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$38.1K β‚½3M
$24.6K CA$33.5K
54.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35K β‚½2.8M
$20.9K CA$28.5K
67.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Russia
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$123 β‚½9,819
$155 CA$211
-20.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.26 β‚½500
$45.2 CA$61.5
-86.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$7.83 β‚½625
$62.4 CA$84.9
-87.45%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Russia
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.97 β‚½3,189
$42.82 CA$58.3
-6.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.85 β‚½1,744
$17.72 CA$24.11
23.31%
Cinema Ticket
$5.69 β‚½454
$11.25 CA$15.31
-49.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Russia
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$410 β‚½32.7K
$804 CA$1,094
-49.04%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,320 β‚½743.6K
$12K CA$16.4K
-22.61%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Russia
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$78.2 β‚½6,236
$56.7 CA$77.2
37.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.14 β‚½3,682
$41.61 CA$56.6
10.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$114 β‚½9,125
$90.2 CA$123
26.81%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 β‚½9,186
$108 CA$147
6.59%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Russia
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$600 β‚½47.9K
$1,364 CA$1,857
-56.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$370 β‚½29.5K
$1,208 CA$1,645
-69.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,147 β‚½91.5K
$2,179 CA$2,966
-47.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$752 β‚½60K
$1,835 CA$2,497
-59.01%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,825 β‚½225.4K
$6,152 CA$8,374
-54.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,876 β‚½149.7K
$4,409 CA$6,001
-57.45%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Russia
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$795 β‚½63.4K
$2,867 CA$3,903
-72.29%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
16.88
6.33
166.67%

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Last update for Russia: October 28, 2025

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

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