Cost of living in Vladivostok, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vladivostok (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 415 (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 314 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 126 (C$2.55) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (C$1.75) | C$1.98 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (C$2.00) | C$4.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (C$2.83) | C$3.04 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 292 (C$5.91) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 148 (C$2.99) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (C$0.90) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (C$1.26) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 579 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 85 (C$1.72) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (C$0.47) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Vladivostok (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 65,350 (C$1,325) | C$2,136 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,212 (C$815) | C$1,241 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,109 (C$144) | C$133 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,818 (C$746) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,029 (C$528) | C$806 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,524 (C$92) | C$66 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 664 (C$13) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,247 (C$532) | C$311 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,320 (C$108) | C$97 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 676 (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 789 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Vladivostok (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,823 (C$98) | C$60 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,204 (C$65) | C$39 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,474 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,387 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Vladivostok (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,047,120 (C$21,223) | C$22,935 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (C$0.87) | C$1.39 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,175 (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 489 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Vladivostok (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 410 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,079 (C$22) | C$22 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,198 (C$24) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 203 (C$4.12) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 139 (C$2.81) | C$3.85 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 240 (C$4.87) | C$4.28 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 93 (C$1.89) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 551 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Vladivostok (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,464 (C$30) | C$52 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 641 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,656 (C$54) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,055 (C$82) | C$96 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 143 (C$2.91) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 304 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,223 (C$754) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,167 (C$84) | C$35 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 83 (C$1.68) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 209 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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