Cost of living in Izhevsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 369 (C$5.55) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 328 (C$4.94) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 147 (C$2.21) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 68 (C$1.03) | C$2.09 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (C$1.35) | C$4.37 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (C$2.23) | C$3.95 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 339 (C$5.11) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 88 (C$1.33) | C$4.85 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (C$0.57) | C$3.95 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$0.90) | C$3.64 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 498 (C$7) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (C$1.59) | C$2.77 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (C$0.30) | C$2.11 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Izhevsk (Russia) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 32,942 (C$496) | C$2,417 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 19,187 (C$289) | C$1,456 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,786 (C$57) | C$120 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,893 (C$299) | C$1,347 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 11,537 (C$174) | C$985 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,928 (C$44) | C$69 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 401 (C$6) | C$63 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,439 (C$232) | C$311 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,770 (C$72) | C$140 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 519 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 344 (C$5.17) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,637 (C$55) | C$57 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,735 (C$26) | C$41 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,222 (C$79) | C$105 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,134 (C$122) | C$117 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,197,270 (C$18,014) | C$24,609 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (C$0.68) | C$1.65 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,331 (C$20) | C$60 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 242 (C$3.64) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 402 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,028 (C$15) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,047 (C$16) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 287 (C$4.32) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 150 (C$2.26) | C$4.17 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 194 (C$2.92) | C$4.59 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (C$1.06) | C$3.11 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 78 (C$1.18) | C$3.02 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 275 (C$4.14) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,077 (C$16) | C$55 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 546 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,347 (C$35) | C$135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,914 (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 240 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 135 (C$2.02) | C$4.71 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 124 (C$1.87) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 45,670 (C$687) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.11 (C$0.06) | C$0.24 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,062 (C$31) | C$37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 121 (C$1.82) | C$13 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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