Cost of living in Perm, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perm (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 289 (C$5.86) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 238 (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 130 (C$2.63) | C$5.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 53 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 77 (C$1.57) | C$4.48 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 103 (C$2.08) | C$3.04 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 307 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 90 (C$1.83) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 27 (C$0.55) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 58 (C$1.18) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 518 (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 73 (C$1.48) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (C$0.44) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Perm (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,377 (C$737) | C$2,136 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 26,888 (C$545) | C$1,241 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,090 (C$103) | C$133 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 27,215 (C$552) | C$1,120 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,154 (C$327) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,798 (C$57) | C$66 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 633 (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,861 (C$484) | C$311 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,276 (C$87) | C$97 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 302 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 250 (C$5.07) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Perm (Russia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,502 (C$71) | C$60 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,598 (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,056 (C$82) | C$98 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,720 (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Perm (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,002,150 (C$20,312) | C$22,935 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (C$0.77) | C$1.42 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,028 (C$21) | C$67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 303 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Perm (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 337 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 400 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 988 (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 139 (C$2.81) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 120 (C$2.43) | C$3.85 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 132 (C$2.67) | C$4.28 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 57 (C$1.16) | C$3.11 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (C$1.57) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 383 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Perm (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 987 (C$20) | C$52 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 570 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,708 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,857 (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 280 (C$5.68) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 131 (C$2.65) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 154 (C$3.12) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,204 (C$632) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.78 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,368 (C$48) | C$35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 87 (C$1.77) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 201 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.02027
CAD
/
RUB
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 4% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Dubai is 139% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Madrid is 97% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Paris is 20% more expensive than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Cebu City is 47% cheaper than in Ithaca, New York
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 17% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 109% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Rome is 6% cheaper than in Provo, Utah
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tbilisi (Georgia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brussels (Belgium)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boulder, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yekaterinburg (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baku (Azerbaijan)
Cost of living in Perm (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,766 (руб 136,472) in Perm.
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Ankara costs 2,000TL (27 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Sydney costs AU$15 (34 minutes ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 900 sqft in Modesto, California costs $1,423 (36 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Dubai costs Dirham 300 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Athens costs €21,800 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Caracas costs 150,000 Bs.S. (about 2 hours ago)