Cost of living in Izhevsk (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 333 (C$4.68) | C$22 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 291 (C$4.09) | C$10 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 135 (C$1.90) | C$5.78 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 61 (C$0.86) | C$1.97 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 99 (C$1.38) | C$4.31 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 122 (C$1.71) | C$3.89 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 269 (C$3.78) | C$10 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 86 (C$1.21) | C$4.59 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (C$0.52) | C$3.65 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 59 (C$0.83) | C$3.41 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 489 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 87 (C$1.22) | C$2.55 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (C$0.27) | C$2.11 | - 87% | |
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 34,384 (C$482) | C$2,291 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,041 (C$281) | C$1,332 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,288 (C$46) | C$124 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,169 (C$297) | C$1,235 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 12,229 (C$172) | C$875 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,349 (C$33) | C$68 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 380 (C$5.33) | C$54 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 16,118 (C$226) | C$311 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,872 (C$82) | C$140 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 435 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 328 (C$4.59) | C$25 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,182 (C$45) | C$57 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,839 (C$26) | C$41 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,284 (C$74) | C$105 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,245 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,137,560 (C$15,956) | C$22,942 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (C$0.63) | C$1.66 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,371 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 325 (C$4.56) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 380 (C$5.33) | C$8 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 936 (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 916 (C$13) | C$77 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 247 (C$3.47) | C$6 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 140 (C$1.96) | C$4.17 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 179 (C$2.51) | C$4.59 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (C$1.02) | C$3.11 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (C$1.20) | C$2.78 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 233 (C$3.27) | C$20 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Izhevsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,014 (C$14) | C$53 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 486 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,665 (C$37) | C$135 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,788 (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 258 (C$3.62) | C$10 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 115 (C$1.61) | C$4.71 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 127 (C$1.79) | C$7 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 46,042 (C$646) | C$647 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.80 (C$0.04) | C$0.24 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,044 (C$29) | C$37 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (C$1.50) | C$11 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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