Cost of living in Izhevsk, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Izhevsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 234 (C$4.89) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 256 (C$5.34) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 113 (C$2.36) | C$5.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 43 (C$0.89) | C$1.85 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 77 (C$1.60) | C$4.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 126 (C$2.64) | C$3.04 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 215 (C$4.49) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.69) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (C$0.78) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (C$1.06) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 410 (C$9) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 70 (C$1.45) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (C$0.42) | C$1.93 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Izhevsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 30,141 (C$629) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 18,749 (C$391) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,324 (C$69) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,790 (C$434) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 11,761 (C$245) | C$806 | - 70% | |
| 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 409 (C$9) | C$50 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 15,635 (C$326) | C$322 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,934 (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 385 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 328 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Izhevsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,545 (C$53) | C$61 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,500 (C$31) | C$38 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,545 (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,000 (C$146) | C$112 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Izhevsk (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,172,730 (C$24,459) | C$22,935 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (C$0.79) | C$1.39 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,293 (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 163 (C$3.40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Izhevsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 380 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,106 (C$23) | C$22 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 916 (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 265 (C$5.52) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 156 (C$3.24) | C$3.78 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (C$3.13) | C$4.28 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 65 (C$1.36) | C$3.11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 76 (C$1.59) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 218 (C$4.55) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Izhevsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 970 (C$20) | C$50 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,141 (C$45) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,324 (C$48) | C$94 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 257 (C$5.37) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 126 (C$2.63) | C$5.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 124 (C$2.58) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,750 (C$683) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.70 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,171 (C$45) | C$36 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 90 (C$1.88) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 119 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Izhevsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,822 (руб 135,306) in Izhevsk.
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