Cost of living in Izhevsk, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 269 (C$4.60) | C$20 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 250 (C$4.27) | C$10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (C$1.86) | C$5.78 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 49 (C$0.83) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 83 (C$1.41) | C$4.18 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (C$2.23) | C$3.04 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 231 (C$3.94) | C$10 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 83 (C$1.41) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (C$0.62) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (C$0.87) | C$3.41 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 445 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 77 (C$1.32) | C$2.48 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (C$0.34) | C$1.93 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Izhevsk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 31,185 (C$533) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 18,874 (C$322) | C$1,241 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,324 (C$57) | C$133 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,545 (C$351) | C$1,120 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 11,136 (C$190) | C$806 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,017 (C$34) | C$66 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 349 (C$5.96) | C$54 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 15,635 (C$267) | C$311 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,934 (C$67) | C$97 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 385 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 328 (C$5.60) | C$25 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,532 (C$43) | C$60 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,559 (C$27) | C$39 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,920 (C$84) | C$98 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,013 (C$120) | C$117 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,137,560 (C$19,435) | C$22,935 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,180 (C$20) | C$67 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 163 (C$2.78) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 348 (C$5.95) | C$8 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,055 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 916 (C$16) | C$77 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 265 (C$4.53) | C$6 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 121 (C$2.07) | C$3.85 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 178 (C$3.05) | C$4.28 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (C$1.18) | C$3.11 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 76 (C$1.31) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 218 (C$3.72) | C$20 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 943 (C$16) | C$52 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 478 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,141 (C$37) | C$117 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,519 (C$43) | C$96 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 257 (C$4.40) | C$9 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 127 (C$2.17) | C$5.42 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 124 (C$2.11) | C$7 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,770 (C$594) | C$647 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.17 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,211 (C$38) | C$35 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (C$1.54) | C$11 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Izhevsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,551 (руб 149,320) in Izhevsk.
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