Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 307 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 273 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 (C$2.64) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (C$1.27) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 74 (C$1.62) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 136 (C$2.98) | C$3.17 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 357 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 86 (C$1.90) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (C$0.84) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (C$1.10) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 502 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 114 (C$2.50) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (C$0.52) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,521 (C$737) | C$2,136 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 19,661 (C$432) | C$1,241 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,728 (C$104) | C$124 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 17,176 (C$378) | C$1,120 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,310 (C$293) | C$805 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,731 (C$60) | C$66 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (C$10) | C$54 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,020 (C$506) | C$311 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (C$93) | C$97 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 408 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 512 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,544 (C$56) | C$60 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,020 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,116 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,264 (C$94) | C$117 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 963,089 (C$21,183) | C$22,942 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (C$1.04) | C$1.40 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,036 (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 522 (C$11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 322 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,265 (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 167 (C$3.68) | C$6 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (C$2.81) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 (C$4.22) | C$4.33 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (C$1.12) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (C$1.69) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (C$5.68) | C$20 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Chelyabinsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,151 (C$25) | C$51 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 565 (C$12) | C$27 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,220 (C$71) | C$135 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,777 (C$61) | C$96 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 221 (C$4.86) | C$10 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 108 (C$2.37) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 137 (C$3.01) | C$7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,084 (C$706) | C$647 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.34 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,395 (C$53) | C$37 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 88 (C$1.94) | C$11 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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