Cost of living in Vladivostok, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 435 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 281 (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (C$2.26) | C$5.78 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 95 (C$1.61) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 101 (C$1.70) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 166 (C$2.80) | C$3.04 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 275 (C$4.65) | C$10 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 154 (C$2.61) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (C$0.79) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 67 (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (C$1.81) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (C$0.49) | C$1.93 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 75,985 (C$1,285) | C$2,136 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,466 (C$769) | C$1,241 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,752 (C$114) | C$133 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,367 (C$615) | C$1,120 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,125 (C$425) | C$806 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,777 (C$81) | C$66 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 663 (C$11) | C$54 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 24,830 (C$420) | C$311 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,406 (C$91) | C$97 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 699 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,002 (C$17) | C$25 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,914 (C$66) | C$60 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,785 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,714 (C$80) | C$98 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,249 (C$106) | C$117 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 966,446 (C$16,342) | C$22,935 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (C$0.75) | C$1.39 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,134 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 668 (C$11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 407 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,071 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,223 (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 227 (C$3.84) | C$6 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 145 (C$2.44) | C$3.85 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 231 (C$3.90) | C$4.28 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 87 (C$1.48) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (C$1.68) | C$2.46 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 645 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,370 (C$23) | C$52 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 643 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,879 (C$49) | C$117 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,557 (C$77) | C$96 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 366 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 144 (C$2.44) | C$5.42 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 285 (C$4.81) | C$7 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,329 (C$631) | C$647 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,316 (C$73) | C$35 | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 87 (C$1.46) | C$11 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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