Cost of living in Belgorod (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Belgorod (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 343 (C$5.54) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 274 (C$4.44) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (C$2.14) | C$5.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 55 (C$0.89) | C$1.98 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (C$1.44) | C$4.18 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (C$2.27) | C$3.17 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 275 (C$4.45) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 76 (C$1.22) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (C$1.01) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 493 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 92 (C$1.49) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (C$0.53) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Belgorod (Russia) is 73% 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 27,842 (C$450) | C$2,136 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,903 (C$338) | C$1,247 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,496 (C$121) | C$124 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 17,319 (C$280) | C$1,120 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 12,732 (C$206) | C$805 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,960 (C$96) | C$66 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 388 (C$6) | C$54 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,903 (C$354) | C$311 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,208 (C$84) | C$97 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 358 (C$5.79) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 306 (C$4.95) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Belgorod (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,424 (C$55) | C$60 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,007 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,993 (C$81) | C$98 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,143 (C$83) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Belgorod (Russia) is 64% 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 1,073,520 (C$17,353) | C$22,942 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.64) | C$1.67 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 731 (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 592 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgorod (Russia) is 56% 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$3.30) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 653 (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 894 (C$14) | C$77 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 228 (C$3.69) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 177 (C$2.86) | C$3.85 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 202 (C$3.27) | C$4.33 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 55 (C$0.90) | C$3.16 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (C$1.52) | C$2.46 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 372 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgorod (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgorod | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,015 (C$16) | C$51 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 376 (C$6) | C$27 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,251 (C$20) | C$135 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,106 (C$34) | C$96 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 260 (C$4.20) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 130 (C$2.09) | C$5.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 154 (C$2.49) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,955 (C$840) | C$647 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (C$0.05) | C$0.24 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,318 (C$37) | C$37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 154 (C$2.50) | C$11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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