- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Kazan'
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazan', Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazan' (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 496 (C$10) | C$15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 380 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 169 (C$3.57) | C$5.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 68 (C$1.44) | C$2.05 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 98 (C$2.07) | C$4.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 157 (C$3.32) | C$2.90 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 317 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 136 (C$2.88) | C$4.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (C$1.06) | C$3.34 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (C$1.16) | C$3.36 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 506 (C$11) | C$16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 108 (C$2.28) | C$2.41 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 52 (C$1.10) | C$2.01 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kazan' (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 49,372 (C$1,041) | C$1,651 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 37,100 (C$782) | C$1,142 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,799 (C$122) | C$102 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 28,094 (C$592) | C$1,038 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 20,301 (C$428) | C$779 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,800 (C$122) | C$66 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 640 (C$13) | C$39 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,433 (C$515) | C$351 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,737 (C$100) | C$86 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 342 (C$7) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 550 (C$12) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kazan' (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,196 (C$88) | C$59 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,389 (C$50) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,371 (C$92) | C$93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,050 (C$85) | C$92 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kazan' (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,174,570 (C$24,766) | C$22,749 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (C$0.77) | C$1.27 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,416 (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 316 (C$7) | C$31 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazan' (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 490 (C$10) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 578 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 662 (C$14) | C$82 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 327 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 179 (C$3.77) | C$3.72 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 187 (C$3.94) | C$2.83 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (C$1.63) | C$3.09 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 89 (C$1.89) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 353 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazan' (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,315 (C$28) | C$46 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,800 (C$38) | C$101 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,793 (C$80) | C$85 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 361 (C$8) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 128 (C$2.70) | C$5.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 178 (C$3.75) | C$5.67 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 34,453 (C$726) | C$549 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 46 (C$0.97) | C$1.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,733 (C$58) | C$35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (C$2.26) | C$11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 690 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazan' (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,318
(руб 157,355)
in Kazan'.
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