Cost of living in Sterlitamak, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 247 (C$4.22) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 300 (C$5.13) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 200 (C$3.42) | C$5.78 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (C$1.03) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 71 (C$1.21) | C$4.18 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 70 (C$1.20) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 600 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (C$2.05) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (C$0.51) | C$3.76 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 70 (C$1.20) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$19 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (C$2.22) | C$2.48 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (C$0.51) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 19,321 (C$330) | C$2,136 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 12,000 (C$205) | C$1,241 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,000 (C$171) | C$133 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 16,000 (C$273) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 10,000 (C$171) | C$66 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 500 (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$311 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (C$51) | C$97 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$10 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 200 (C$3.42) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,500 (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$39 | - 56% | |
| 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 3,000 (C$51) | C$117 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (C$0.72) | C$1.39 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 597 (C$10) | C$67 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 600 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 200 (C$3.42) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,531 (C$26) | C$77 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 150 (C$2.56) | C$3.85 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (C$2.56) | C$4.28 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 100 (C$1.71) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (C$1.71) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,000 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 500 (C$9) | C$52 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (C$34) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 5,000 (C$85) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 200 (C$3.42) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 100 (C$1.71) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 200 (C$3.42) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,000 (C$513) | C$647 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,000 (C$51) | C$35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (C$3.42) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 11, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sterlitamak (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,896 (руб 169,531) in Sterlitamak.
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