Cost of living in Kazan', Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Kazan' (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 349 (C$5.96) | C$20 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 255 (C$4.36) | C$10 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (C$2.43) | C$5.78 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 56 (C$0.96) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 75 (C$1.28) | C$4.18 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 98 (C$1.68) | C$3.04 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 335 (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.39) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 26 (C$0.44) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (C$0.90) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 474 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 122 (C$2.08) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (C$0.46) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Kazan' (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 40,656 (C$695) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 30,821 (C$527) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,066 (C$121) | C$133 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 29,182 (C$499) | C$1,120 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,942 (C$289) | C$806 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,883 (C$83) | C$66 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 515 (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,853 (C$459) | C$311 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,115 (C$87) | C$97 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 426 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 406 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Kazan' (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,815 (C$82) | C$60 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,866 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,987 (C$102) | C$98 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,665 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Kazan' (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,225,650 (C$20,939) | C$22,935 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 44 (C$0.76) | C$1.39 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,716 (C$29) | C$67 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 334 (C$5.70) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Kazan' (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 489 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 427 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 904 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 244 (C$4.18) | C$6 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (C$3.04) | C$3.85 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 184 (C$3.15) | C$4.28 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 75 (C$1.29) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (C$1.65) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 491 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Kazan' (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,912 (C$33) | C$52 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 464 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,800 (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,813 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 437 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 172 (C$2.93) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 158 (C$2.70) | C$7 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,242 (C$585) | C$647 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.65 (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,152 (C$54) | C$35 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 117 (C$2.00) | C$11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kazan' (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,940 (руб 172,085) in Kazan'.
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