- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Chelyabinsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (C$5.61) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 184 (C$3.95) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 78 (C$1.67) | C$5.67 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 47 (C$1.01) | C$2.40 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 58 (C$1.24) | C$4.13 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (C$1.95) | C$2.54 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 189 (C$4.05) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 59 (C$1.28) | C$3.55 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (C$0.75) | C$3.02 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (C$0.83) | C$2.26 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 374 (C$8) | C$15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 68 (C$1.46) | C$2.18 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (C$0.42) | C$1.87 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,784 (C$703) | C$1,186 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,084 (C$431) | C$982 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (C$92) | C$104 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,052 (C$430) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (C$292) | C$695 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (C$58) | C$64 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 929 (C$20) | C$39 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (C$431) | C$393 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,667 (C$79) | C$111 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 683 (C$15) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 616 (C$13) | C$25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (C$62) | C$61 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (C$75) | C$95 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (C$94) | C$87 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (C$17,581) | C$23,851 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 28 (C$0.60) | C$1.19 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 800 (C$17) | C$47 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 231 (C$4.96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (C$7) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (C$16) | C$85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (C$2.90) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (C$2.67) | C$2.88 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 187 (C$4.01) | C$3.82 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 53 (C$1.14) | C$3.16 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (C$1.74) | C$2.53 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 250 (C$5.36) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (C$23) | C$45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 511 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,780 (C$38) | C$84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (C$57) | C$89 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (C$4.43) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (C$2.12) | C$5.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (C$2.78) | C$5.43 | - 49% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (C$0.03) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (C$48) | C$34 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 72 (C$1.54) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,797
(руб 83,759)
in Chelyabinsk.
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