- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Chelyabinsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (C$5.48) | C$15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 184 (C$3.86) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 81 (C$1.70) | C$5.69 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 50 (C$1.06) | C$2.05 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 62 (C$1.30) | C$4.81 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 90 (C$1.88) | C$2.90 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 188 (C$3.95) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (C$1.26) | C$4.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.70) | C$3.34 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (C$0.81) | C$3.36 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 374 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (C$1.41) | C$2.41 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (C$0.41) | C$2.01 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 32,784 (C$688) | C$1,651 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,084 (C$421) | C$1,142 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,280 (C$90) | C$102 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,864 (C$417) | C$1,038 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 13,592 (C$285) | C$779 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,722 (C$57) | C$66 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 452 (C$9) | C$39 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 20,091 (C$421) | C$351 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,125 (C$66) | C$86 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 454 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 517 (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,902 (C$61) | C$59 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,040 (C$43) | C$40 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,516 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,366 (C$92) | C$92 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 819,419 (C$17,188) | C$22,749 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (C$0.63) | C$1.27 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 812 (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 281 (C$5.88) | C$31 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 306 (C$6) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 363 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 765 (C$16) | C$96 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 135 (C$2.83) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 124 (C$2.61) | C$3.72 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (C$3.99) | C$2.83 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 49 (C$1.02) | C$3.09 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (C$5.41) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| 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$23) | C$46 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 509 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,391 (C$71) | C$101 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,644 (C$55) | C$85 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 206 (C$4.33) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 99 (C$2.07) | C$5.34 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 130 (C$2.72) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,000 (C$671) | C$549 | + 22% | |
| 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$47) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 75 (C$1.57) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 288 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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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$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,958
(руб 93,345)
in Chelyabinsk.
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