- 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 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 380 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 192 (C$3.96) | C$5.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 69 (C$1.42) | C$2.17 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 111 (C$2.28) | C$4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 159 (C$3.27) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 339 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 (C$2.66) | C$4.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 52 (C$1.08) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (C$1.13) | C$3.07 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 506 (C$10) | C$16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 108 (C$2.22) | C$2.51 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 56 (C$1.15) | C$2.07 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kazan' (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 49,372 (C$1,016) | C$1,576 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 37,100 (C$763) | C$1,122 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,799 (C$119) | C$109 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 28,094 (C$578) | C$1,019 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 20,301 (C$418) | C$774 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,800 (C$119) | C$66 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 640 (C$13) | C$40 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,433 (C$503) | C$377 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,737 (C$97) | C$98 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 342 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 550 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kazan' (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,196 (C$86) | C$59 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,389 (C$49) | C$40 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,371 (C$90) | C$93 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,050 (C$83) | C$92 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kazan' (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,174,570 (C$24,169) | C$22,749 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (C$0.75) | C$1.27 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,202 (C$25) | C$65 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 358 (C$7) | C$31 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazan' (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 490 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 578 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 662 (C$14) | C$96 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 327 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (C$3.76) | C$3.72 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 187 (C$3.84) | C$2.83 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (C$1.59) | C$3.09 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 89 (C$1.84) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 353 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazan' (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,315 (C$27) | C$46 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 612 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,777 (C$37) | C$101 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,793 (C$78) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 361 (C$7) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 129 (C$2.66) | C$5.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 178 (C$3.66) | C$5.67 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 34,453 (C$709) | C$549 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.82 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,733 (C$56) | C$35 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 107 (C$2.20) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kazan' (Russia) is 39% 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$2,937
(руб 142,722)
in Kazan'.
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