Cost of living in Kazan', Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazan' (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 365 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 247 (C$5.14) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 112 (C$2.34) | C$5.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (C$1.19) | C$1.85 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 79 (C$1.65) | C$4.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (C$4.65) | C$3.04 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 254 (C$5.31) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 90 (C$1.88) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 29 (C$0.61) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 57 (C$1.18) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 607 (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 105 (C$2.18) | C$2.48 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (C$0.88) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kazan' (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 52,099 (C$1,087) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,361 (C$863) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,829 (C$142) | C$133 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 30,803 (C$642) | C$1,120 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,107 (C$482) | C$806 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,686 (C$98) | C$66 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 650 (C$14) | C$50 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,206 (C$484) | C$322 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,080 (C$106) | C$96 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 470 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 336 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Kazan' (Russia) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,464 (C$93) | C$61 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,646 (C$55) | C$38 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,788 (C$100) | C$96 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,587 (C$96) | C$112 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kazan' (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,225,650 (C$25,563) | C$22,935 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.81) | C$1.39 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,637 (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 310 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazan' (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 489 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 427 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,010 (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 185 (C$3.86) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (C$3.71) | C$3.78 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 164 (C$3.42) | C$4.28 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 102 (C$2.14) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (C$1.98) | C$2.46 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 446 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazan' (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,740 (C$36) | C$50 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 648 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,800 (C$38) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,358 (C$70) | C$94 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 404 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (C$3.45) | C$5.25 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 163 (C$3.40) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,242 (C$714) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.24 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,775 (C$58) | C$36 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (C$2.23) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,025 (руб 192,992) in Kazan'.
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