Cost of living in Stavropol' (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Stavropol' (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stavropol' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 385 (C$7) | C$23 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 262 (C$4.84) | C$13 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 158 (C$2.91) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (C$1.60) | C$2.41 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 109 (C$2.00) | C$4.70 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 168 (C$3.10) | C$3.95 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 205 (C$3.78) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 81 (C$1.49) | C$4.85 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (C$0.79) | C$3.95 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (C$1.14) | C$3.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 494 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (C$1.96) | C$2.68 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (C$0.78) | C$2.16 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Stavropol' (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stavropol' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 30,599 (C$564) | C$2,300 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 21,283 (C$392) | C$1,599 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,859 (C$108) | C$120 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,681 (C$381) | C$1,347 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 12,014 (C$222) | C$985 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,712 (C$87) | C$69 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 602 (C$11) | C$60 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,529 (C$563) | C$311 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,905 (C$201) | C$140 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 373 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 2,501 (C$46) | C$26 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Stavropol' (Russia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stavropol' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,112 (C$76) | C$70 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,217 (C$41) | C$41 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,735 (C$106) | C$105 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,013 (C$92) | C$120 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Stavropol' (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stavropol' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,493,060 (C$27,530) | C$24,609 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (C$0.75) | C$1.69 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 872 (C$16) | C$60 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,405 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Stavropol' (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stavropol' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 275 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 462 (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 3,841 (C$71) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 298 (C$5.50) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 (C$3.87) | C$4.17 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 179 (C$3.31) | C$4.59 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 89 (C$1.64) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (C$1.87) | C$3.02 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 257 (C$4.74) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Stavropol' (Russia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Stavropol' | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,193 (C$22) | C$61 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 503 (C$9) | C$27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,323 (C$24) | C$118 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,178 (C$77) | C$97 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 327 (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (C$3.32) | C$4.71 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 133 (C$2.46) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,392 (C$1,040) | C$647 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 34 (C$0.63) | C$0.24 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,517 (C$65) | C$38 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 167 (C$3.07) | C$13 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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