Cost of living in Orsk, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Orsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 250 (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 300 (C$5.11) | C$5.78 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 30 (C$0.51) | C$1.98 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 (C$1.03) | C$4.18 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 50 (C$0.85) | C$3.04 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 250 (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 48 (C$0.81) | C$4.24 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (C$0.59) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (C$1.03) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 180 (C$3.07) | C$19 | - 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 68 (C$1.15) | C$2.48 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 15 (C$0.26) | C$1.93 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Orsk (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 50,000 (C$852) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 30,000 (C$511) | C$1,241 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$133 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,000 (C$681) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 20,000 (C$341) | C$806 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 25,000 (C$426) | C$66 | + 542% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,000 (C$392) | C$311 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,000 (C$119) | C$97 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 210 (C$3.58) | C$10 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Orsk (Russia) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 700 (C$12) | C$60 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 7,000 (C$119) | C$39 | + 204% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (C$51) | C$98 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,000 (C$85) | C$117 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Orsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 500,000 (C$8,517) | C$22,935 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,500 (C$26) | C$67 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Orsk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.85 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 (C$1.70) | C$4.28 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 30 (C$0.51) | C$3.11 | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 40 (C$0.68) | C$2.46 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Orsk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,500 (C$26) | C$52 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,000 (C$51) | C$117 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (C$51) | C$96 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (C$5.11) | C$9 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (C$2.04) | C$5.42 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 200 (C$3.41) | C$7 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 15,000 (C$256) | C$35 | + 622% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (C$1.36) | C$11 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,683 (руб 274,906) in Orsk.
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