- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Izhevsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Izhevsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 265 (C$5.54) | C$15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 264 (C$5.53) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 105 (C$2.21) | C$5.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (C$0.88) | C$2.05 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 75 (C$1.56) | C$4.81 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 136 (C$2.84) | C$2.90 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 227 (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.69) | C$4.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 39 (C$0.81) | C$3.34 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (C$1.07) | C$3.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 348 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 67 (C$1.39) | C$2.41 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18 (C$0.38) | C$2.01 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Izhevsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 26,946 (C$564) | C$1,651 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 19,811 (C$414) | C$1,142 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,324 (C$70) | C$102 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,694 (C$433) | C$1,038 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 11,682 (C$244) | C$779 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 1,909 (C$40) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 424 (C$9) | C$39 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 15,410 (C$322) | C$351 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,783 (C$79) | C$86 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 385 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 328 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,245 (C$89) | C$59 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,835 (C$38) | C$40 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (C$118) | C$93 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,555 (C$158) | C$92 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,371,510 (C$28,689) | C$22,749 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (C$0.75) | C$1.27 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,100 (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 163 (C$3.40) | C$31 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 333 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,596 (C$33) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 998 (C$21) | C$82 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 265 (C$5.54) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (C$3.25) | C$3.72 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 196 (C$4.11) | C$2.83 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 87 (C$1.82) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 218 (C$4.56) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 990 (C$21) | C$46 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 439 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,104 (C$23) | C$101 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,528 (C$53) | C$85 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 244 (C$5.11) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (C$2.77) | C$5.34 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 123 (C$2.56) | C$5.67 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 38,500 (C$805) | C$549 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.70 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,292 (C$48) | C$35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 126 (C$2.64) | C$11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Izhevsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,270
(руб 108,534)
in Izhevsk.
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