Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (C$12) | C$23 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (C$7) | C$13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (C$3.74) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (C$1.55) | C$2.41 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (C$2.75) | C$4.70 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (C$5.04) | C$3.95 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (C$2.47) | C$4.85 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (C$0.91) | C$3.95 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (C$1.51) | C$3.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (C$2.94) | C$2.68 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (C$0.83) | C$2.16 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 174,041 (C$2,963) | C$2,300 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 88,999 (C$1,515) | C$1,599 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (C$150) | C$120 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 88,048 (C$1,499) | C$1,347 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 50,531 (C$860) | C$985 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (C$84) | C$69 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (C$19) | C$60 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (C$394) | C$311 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (C$147) | C$140 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (C$103) | C$70 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (C$56) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (C$192) | C$105 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (C$138) | C$120 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (C$47,686) | C$24,609 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (C$0.89) | C$1.69 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,837 (C$48) | C$60 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,606 (C$44) | C$77 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (C$10) | C$6 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (C$4.64) | C$4.17 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (C$4.38) | C$4.59 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (C$3.05) | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (C$2.77) | C$3.02 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Moscow | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (C$40) | C$61 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (C$15) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (C$163) | C$118 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (C$62) | C$97 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (C$11) | C$12 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (C$3.95) | C$4.71 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (C$4.99) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (C$984) | C$647 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (C$0.12) | C$0.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,752 (C$47) | C$38 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (C$3.64) | C$13 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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