Cost of living in Sochi (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Sochi (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sochi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 416 (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (C$5.25) | C$13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (C$2.47) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 76 (C$1.28) | C$2.41 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (C$1.50) | C$4.70 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (C$1.81) | C$3.95 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 386 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (C$1.17) | C$4.85 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (C$0.52) | C$3.95 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (C$1.05) | C$3.50 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 514 (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (C$1.85) | C$2.68 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (C$0.66) | C$2.16 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Sochi (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sochi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 79,184 (C$1,327) | C$2,300 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 54,653 (C$916) | C$1,599 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,912 (C$99) | C$120 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,798 (C$801) | C$1,347 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,449 (C$410) | C$985 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,741 (C$63) | C$69 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 523 (C$9) | C$60 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,752 (C$515) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,711 (C$146) | C$140 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 461 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 305 (C$5.11) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Sochi (Russia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sochi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,633 (C$78) | C$70 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,513 (C$42) | C$41 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,218 (C$87) | C$105 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,021 (C$118) | C$120 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Sochi (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sochi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 997,111 (C$16,706) | C$24,609 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (C$0.77) | C$1.69 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,362 (C$40) | C$60 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 625 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sochi (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sochi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 547 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,696 (C$28) | C$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 350 (C$5.86) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 220 (C$3.69) | C$4.17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (C$4.12) | C$4.59 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 96 (C$1.60) | C$3.11 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 88 (C$1.47) | C$3.02 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 579 (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Sochi (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Sochi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,176 (C$36) | C$61 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 836 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,411 (C$57) | C$118 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,602 (C$77) | C$97 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 508 (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 172 (C$2.88) | C$4.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 250 (C$4.19) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,999 (C$838) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.00 (C$0.07) | C$0.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,979 (C$83) | C$38 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (C$2.30) | C$13 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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