- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Volgograd
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volgograd, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 438 (C$10) | C$14 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 275 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 102 (C$2.28) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 (C$0.98) | C$2.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 58 (C$1.31) | C$4.08 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 56 (C$1.25) | C$2.62 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 199 (C$4.44) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 62 (C$1.38) | C$3.73 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (C$0.90) | C$2.90 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (C$0.96) | C$2.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 458 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 66 (C$1.48) | C$2.31 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (C$0.53) | C$1.76 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,614 (C$550) | C$1,186 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,127 (C$584) | C$982 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,555 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,957 (C$491) | C$919 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,933 (C$356) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,309 (C$52) | C$64 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 428 (C$10) | C$39 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,750 (C$598) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,869 (C$109) | C$111 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (C$5.58) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 717 (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,310 (C$96) | C$61 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,121 (C$47) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,546 (C$102) | C$95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,699 (C$150) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 750,000 (C$16,758) | C$22,684 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (C$0.71) | C$1.19 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 809 (C$18) | C$47 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 230 (C$5.15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 191 (C$4.26) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 744 (C$17) | C$85 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 90 (C$2.01) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (C$2.50) | C$3.90 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 122 (C$2.72) | C$3.90 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 43 (C$0.96) | C$3.21 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 286 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 904 (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 437 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,300 (C$29) | C$84 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,615 (C$58) | C$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 125 (C$2.79) | C$9 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 97 (C$2.18) | C$5.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 112 (C$2.51) | C$5.57 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 11,924 (C$266) | C$141 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (C$0.06) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,683 (C$38) | C$34 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 66 (C$1.48) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,531
(руб 68,504)
in Volgograd.
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