Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 275 (C$5.56) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 199 (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 90 (C$1.82) | C$5.78 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 56 (C$1.12) | C$1.98 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 65 (C$1.32) | C$4.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 96 (C$1.94) | C$3.04 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 221 (C$4.46) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (C$1.21) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (C$0.70) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (C$0.87) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 396 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 71 (C$1.44) | C$2.48 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (C$0.46) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,124 (C$668) | C$2,136 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,465 (C$413) | C$1,241 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,880 (C$98) | C$133 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,540 (C$394) | C$1,120 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,557 (C$274) | C$806 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,730 (C$55) | C$66 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 458 (C$9) | C$54 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,628 (C$436) | C$311 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,482 (C$70) | C$97 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 489 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,588 (C$52) | C$60 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,012 (C$41) | C$39 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,253 (C$86) | C$98 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,221 (C$85) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 856,727 (C$17,285) | C$22,935 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (C$0.69) | C$1.39 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,075 (C$22) | C$67 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 231 (C$4.66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 411 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,317 (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 135 (C$2.72) | C$6 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (C$2.51) | C$3.85 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 186 (C$3.75) | C$4.28 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 49 (C$0.98) | C$3.11 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 83 (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (C$5.21) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,086 (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 556 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,391 (C$68) | C$117 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (C$53) | C$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 223 (C$4.49) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 98 (C$1.98) | C$5.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 137 (C$2.76) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,585 (C$657) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.43 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,217 (C$45) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 86 (C$1.74) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 206 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,908 (руб 144,155) in Chelyabinsk.
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