Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (C$4.51) | C$20 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (C$4.30) | C$10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (C$2.12) | C$5.78 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (C$1.00) | C$1.98 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 65 (C$1.11) | C$4.18 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (C$2.23) | C$3.04 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (C$4.09) | C$10 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (C$1.65) | C$4.24 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (C$0.50) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (C$0.90) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (C$1.52) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (C$0.38) | C$1.93 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (C$582) | C$2,136 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (C$477) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (C$59) | C$133 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (C$376) | C$1,120 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (C$287) | C$806 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (C$38) | C$66 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (C$8) | C$54 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (C$449) | C$311 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (C$71) | C$97 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (C$5.01) | C$10 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (C$51) | C$60 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (C$33) | C$39 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (C$51) | C$98 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (C$18,690) | C$22,935 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (C$8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (C$4.90) | C$8 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (C$14) | C$77 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (C$4.30) | C$6 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (C$1.96) | C$3.85 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (C$2.66) | C$4.28 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (C$1.10) | C$3.11 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (C$1.55) | C$2.46 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (C$4.88) | C$9 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (C$2.09) | C$5.42 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (C$2.90) | C$7 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (C$714) | C$647 | + 10% | |
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 2,559 (C$44) | C$35 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (C$1.80) | C$11 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 62% 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$2,614 (руб 152,986) in Tomsk.
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