- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Tomsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 253 (C$5.28) | C$14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 212 (C$4.43) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 136 (C$2.83) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 46 (C$0.95) | C$2.38 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 65 (C$1.36) | C$4.08 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 115 (C$2.41) | C$2.62 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 168 (C$3.51) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 92 (C$1.93) | C$3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (C$0.71) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (C$1.01) | C$2.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 475 (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 76 (C$1.60) | C$2.31 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (C$0.41) | C$1.76 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,345 (C$613) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,033 (C$544) | C$982 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 2,990 (C$62) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,969 (C$438) | C$919 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,337 (C$341) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,188 (C$46) | C$64 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 462 (C$10) | C$39 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 27,142 (C$567) | C$392 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,131 (C$86) | C$111 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 240 (C$5.02) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 449 (C$9) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,820 (C$59) | C$61 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,943 (C$41) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,777 (C$58) | C$95 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,902 (C$82) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,161,800 (C$24,273) | C$22,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (C$0.63) | C$1.19 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 948 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 470 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 439 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 669 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 716 (C$15) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 324 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 92 (C$1.91) | C$3.90 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 167 (C$3.50) | C$3.90 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (C$1.67) | C$3.21 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 93 (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 533 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,000 (C$21) | C$43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 603 (C$13) | C$27 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,149 (C$66) | C$84 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,700 (C$56) | C$93 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 293 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 135 (C$2.82) | C$5.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 153 (C$3.20) | C$5.57 | - 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 7,763 (C$162) | C$141 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (C$0.06) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,361 (C$49) | C$34 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 66 (C$1.38) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,659
(руб 79,420)
in Tomsk.
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