Cost of living in Belgorod (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Belgorod (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 444 (C$7) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 279 (C$4.71) | C$13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 139 (C$2.34) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 55 (C$0.94) | C$2.41 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 121 (C$2.04) | C$4.70 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 167 (C$2.83) | C$3.95 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 275 (C$4.65) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 76 (C$1.29) | C$4.85 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (C$0.73) | C$3.95 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (C$1.10) | C$3.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 493 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 92 (C$1.56) | C$2.68 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (C$0.52) | C$2.16 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Belgorod (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 29,338 (C$496) | C$2,300 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,819 (C$386) | C$1,599 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,509 (C$144) | C$120 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,337 (C$327) | C$1,347 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 14,499 (C$245) | C$985 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,045 (C$102) | C$69 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 523 (C$9) | C$60 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,903 (C$370) | C$311 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,208 (C$88) | C$140 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 361 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 306 (C$5.17) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Belgorod (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,424 (C$58) | C$70 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,003 (C$34) | C$41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,357 (C$74) | C$105 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,157 (C$87) | C$120 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Belgorod (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 849,393 (C$14,352) | C$24,609 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (C$0.69) | C$1.69 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,793 (C$30) | C$60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 591 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgorod (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 204 (C$3.45) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 653 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 894 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 228 (C$3.85) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 177 (C$2.99) | C$4.17 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 202 (C$3.41) | C$4.59 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 55 (C$0.94) | C$3.11 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (C$1.58) | C$3.02 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 372 (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgorod (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,015 (C$17) | C$61 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 376 (C$6) | C$27 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,251 (C$21) | C$118 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,106 (C$36) | C$97 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 260 (C$4.39) | C$12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 130 (C$2.19) | C$4.71 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 154 (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,955 (C$878) | C$647 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (C$0.05) | C$0.24 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,318 (C$39) | C$38 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 154 (C$2.61) | C$13 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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