Cost of living in Kazan' (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Kazan' (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kazan' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 269 (C$5.89) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 136 (C$2.99) | C$5.78 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (C$1.37) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 93 (C$2.04) | C$4.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (C$2.82) | C$3.17 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 385 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 86 (C$1.89) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (C$1.16) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 455 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 128 (C$2.80) | C$2.48 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 27 (C$0.59) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kazan' (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kazan' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 41,106 (C$901) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,535 (C$560) | C$1,233 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,079 (C$155) | C$124 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 29,977 (C$657) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,890 (C$348) | C$805 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,476 (C$98) | C$66 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 457 (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,052 (C$571) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,757 (C$126) | C$97 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 446 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 661 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kazan' (Russia) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kazan' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,711 (C$103) | C$60 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,683 (C$59) | C$39 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,963 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,751 (C$104) | C$117 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kazan' (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kazan' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,872,490 (C$41,040) | C$22,942 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (C$1.04) | C$1.40 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,109 (C$46) | C$67 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 360 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazan' (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kazan' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 319 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 428 (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 872 (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 246 (C$5.40) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 211 (C$4.62) | C$3.85 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 217 (C$4.76) | C$4.33 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 42 (C$0.93) | C$3.16 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (C$2.19) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 627 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazan' (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kazan' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,901 (C$42) | C$51 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 445 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,798 (C$39) | C$135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,102 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 184 (C$4.03) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (C$3.98) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,251 (C$773) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.49 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,889 (C$85) | C$37 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (C$2.75) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 138 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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