Cost of living in Ufa, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Ufa (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 443 (C$8) | C$20 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 308 (C$5.26) | C$10 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (C$2.18) | C$5.78 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 70 (C$1.19) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 88 (C$1.51) | C$4.18 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 125 (C$2.14) | C$3.04 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 315 (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 74 (C$1.26) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 31 (C$0.53) | C$3.76 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 68 (C$1.16) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 514 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (C$1.81) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (C$0.51) | C$1.93 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Ufa (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,180 (C$618) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,154 (C$430) | C$1,241 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,633 (C$79) | C$133 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 26,051 (C$445) | C$1,120 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,864 (C$288) | C$806 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,404 (C$41) | C$66 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 395 (C$7) | C$54 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 21,160 (C$362) | C$311 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,957 (C$68) | C$97 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 282 (C$4.82) | C$10 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 558 (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Ufa (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,572 (C$78) | C$60 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,723 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,568 (C$95) | C$98 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,194 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Ufa (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 926,937 (C$15,836) | C$22,935 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (C$0.73) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,023 (C$17) | C$67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 235 (C$4.02) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Ufa (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 256 (C$4.37) | C$8 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 395 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 906 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 283 (C$4.83) | C$6 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 138 (C$2.35) | C$3.85 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 139 (C$2.37) | C$4.28 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 48 (C$0.82) | C$3.11 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 72 (C$1.24) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 305 (C$5.21) | C$20 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Ufa (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,239 (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 540 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,521 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,556 (C$44) | C$96 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 262 (C$4.47) | C$9 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 117 (C$2.00) | C$5.42 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 187 (C$3.20) | C$7 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 34,766 (C$594) | C$647 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.47 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,303 (C$56) | C$35 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 121 (C$2.07) | C$11 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ufa (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,751 (руб 161,049) in Ufa.
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