- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Izhevsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Izhevsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 265 (C$5.85) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 264 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 105 (C$2.33) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (C$0.93) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 75 (C$1.65) | C$4.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 136 (C$3.00) | C$2.62 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 227 (C$5.01) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.79) | C$3.73 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 39 (C$0.86) | C$2.90 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (C$1.13) | C$2.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 348 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (C$1.47) | C$2.31 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18 (C$0.40) | C$1.76 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Izhevsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 26,946 (C$596) | C$1,186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 19,811 (C$438) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,324 (C$73) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,694 (C$458) | C$919 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,682 (C$258) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,909 (C$42) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 424 (C$9) | C$39 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 15,410 (C$341) | C$392 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,783 (C$84) | C$111 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 385 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 328 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,245 (C$94) | C$61 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,835 (C$41) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (C$125) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,555 (C$167) | C$87 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,371,510 (C$30,329) | C$22,684 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.78) | C$1.19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,208 (C$27) | C$47 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 151 (C$3.34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 333 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,596 (C$35) | C$20 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 998 (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 265 (C$5.86) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (C$3.44) | C$3.90 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 196 (C$4.34) | C$3.90 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 87 (C$1.93) | C$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (C$1.89) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 218 (C$4.82) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 990 (C$22) | C$43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 439 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,104 (C$24) | C$84 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,528 (C$56) | C$93 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 244 (C$5.41) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (C$2.93) | C$5.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 123 (C$2.71) | C$5.57 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 9,339 (C$207) | C$141 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.70 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,292 (C$51) | C$34 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 126 (C$2.79) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,764
(руб 79,778)
in Izhevsk.
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