- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Volgograd
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Volgograd, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 438 (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 275 (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 102 (C$2.12) | C$5.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 44 (C$0.92) | C$2.17 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 58 (C$1.22) | C$4.84 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 56 (C$1.16) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 199 (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 62 (C$1.29) | C$4.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (C$0.84) | C$3.31 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (C$0.89) | C$3.07 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 458 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 66 (C$1.38) | C$2.51 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (C$0.50) | C$2.07 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,614 (C$513) | C$1,576 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 26,127 (C$544) | C$1,122 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,555 (C$95) | C$109 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,500 (C$448) | C$1,019 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,933 (C$332) | C$774 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,309 (C$48) | C$66 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 428 (C$9) | C$40 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,750 (C$557) | C$377 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,869 (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (C$5.20) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 717 (C$15) | C$23 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,310 (C$90) | C$59 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,121 (C$44) | C$40 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,546 (C$95) | C$93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,699 (C$139) | C$92 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 746,667 (C$15,547) | C$22,749 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 32 (C$0.67) | C$1.27 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 809 (C$17) | C$65 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 662 (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 191 (C$3.97) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 744 (C$15) | C$96 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 90 (C$1.87) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 112 (C$2.33) | C$3.72 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 122 (C$2.53) | C$2.83 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 43 (C$0.89) | C$3.09 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (C$2.11) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 286 (C$5.95) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 904 (C$19) | C$46 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 437 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,300 (C$27) | C$101 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,615 (C$54) | C$87 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 125 (C$2.60) | C$9 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 97 (C$2.03) | C$5.53 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 112 (C$2.34) | C$5.67 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,683 (C$35) | C$35 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 66 (C$1.38) | C$10 | - 87% | |
| 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 220 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,965
(руб 94,356)
in Volgograd.
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