Cost of living in Volgograd, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Volgograd (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 384 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 272 (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (C$2.73) | C$5.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 53 (C$1.09) | C$1.98 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 66 (C$1.36) | C$4.48 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 57 (C$1.18) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 199 (C$4.11) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 57 (C$1.17) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (C$0.66) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 46 (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 462 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 61 (C$1.26) | C$2.48 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (C$0.50) | C$1.93 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Volgograd (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 28,732 (C$593) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,342 (C$502) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,171 (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,061 (C$435) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 14,932 (C$308) | C$806 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,638 (C$54) | C$66 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 407 (C$8) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,438 (C$546) | C$311 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,484 (C$113) | C$97 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 283 (C$5.84) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 687 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Volgograd (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,705 (C$97) | C$60 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,181 (C$45) | C$39 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,517 (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,777 (C$119) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Volgograd (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 854,979 (C$17,644) | C$22,935 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 38 (C$0.78) | C$1.42 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 779 (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 393 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Volgograd (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 184 (C$3.79) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 300 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 827 (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 96 (C$1.99) | C$6 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 118 (C$2.44) | C$3.85 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 109 (C$2.25) | C$4.28 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 57 (C$1.18) | C$3.11 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (C$1.95) | C$2.46 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 315 (C$6) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Volgograd (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 884 (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 500 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,000 (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,526 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 172 (C$3.55) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 106 (C$2.19) | C$5.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (C$2.98) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 18,000 (C$371) | C$647 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.79 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,869 (C$39) | C$35 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 81 (C$1.68) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 256 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Volgograd (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,706 (руб 131,138) in Volgograd.
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