Cost of living in Omsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Omsk (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 308 (C$5.25) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 286 (C$4.87) | C$13 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 127 (C$2.16) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 57 (C$0.98) | C$2.41 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (C$1.50) | C$4.70 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 101 (C$1.72) | C$3.95 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 319 (C$5.43) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (C$1.64) | C$4.85 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 25 (C$0.42) | C$3.95 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (C$1.05) | C$3.50 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 489 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 108 (C$1.84) | C$2.68 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (C$0.51) | C$2.16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Omsk (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 30,315 (C$516) | C$2,300 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,897 (C$356) | C$1,599 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,007 (C$68) | C$120 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,500 (C$383) | C$1,347 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 14,070 (C$240) | C$985 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,863 (C$49) | C$69 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 507 (C$9) | C$60 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,749 (C$387) | C$311 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,662 (C$62) | C$140 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 588 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,909 (C$32) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Omsk (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,478 (C$93) | C$70 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,593 (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (C$96) | C$105 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,879 (C$117) | C$120 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Omsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,020,280 (C$17,372) | C$24,609 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 29 (C$0.50) | C$1.69 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,208 (C$21) | C$60 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 636 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Omsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 357 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,166 (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 225 (C$3.83) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 158 (C$2.70) | C$4.17 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 (C$5.01) | C$4.59 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (C$1.09) | C$3.11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 106 (C$1.81) | C$3.02 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 229 (C$3.90) | C$22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Omsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Omsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 708 (C$12) | C$61 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 345 (C$5.87) | C$27 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,758 (C$30) | C$118 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,758 (C$47) | C$97 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 202 (C$3.43) | C$12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 124 (C$2.12) | C$4.71 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 155 (C$2.63) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,751 (C$847) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,784 (C$47) | C$38 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 94 (C$1.60) | C$13 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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