Cost of living in Voronezh (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Voronezh (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Voronezh (Russia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 403 (C$7) | C$20 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 315 (C$5.22) | C$10 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 151 (C$2.50) | C$5.78 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 64 (C$1.05) | C$1.98 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 83 (C$1.37) | C$4.18 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 94 (C$1.56) | C$3.04 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 331 (C$5.47) | C$10 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 78 (C$1.29) | C$4.24 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 31 (C$0.51) | C$3.76 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 70 (C$1.17) | C$3.41 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 534 (C$9) | C$19 | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 106 (C$1.75) | C$2.48 | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 26 (C$0.43) | C$1.93 | 78% |
| Housing in Voronezh (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Voronezh (Russia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 43,940 (C$727) | C$2,136 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 21,146 (C$350) | C$1,241 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,651 (C$93) | C$133 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 19,209 (C$318) | C$1,120 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 13,542 (C$224) | C$806 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,472 (C$57) | C$66 | 13% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 389 (C$6) | C$54 | 88% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 25,757 (C$426) | C$311 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 3,976 (C$66) | C$97 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 399 (C$7) | C$10 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 643 (C$11) | C$25 | 58% |
| Clothes in Voronezh (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Voronezh (Russia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 4,625 (C$77) | C$60 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 3,014 (C$50) | C$39 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,334 (C$88) | C$98 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 6,283 (C$104) | C$117 | 11% |
| Transportation in Voronezh (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Voronezh (Russia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,197,910 (C$19,813) | C$22,942 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 44 (C$0.73) | C$1.39 | 48% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,100 (C$18) | C$67 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 219 (C$3.62) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Voronezh (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Voronezh (Russia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 257 (C$4.25) | C$8 | 49% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 550 (C$9) | C$22 | 58% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 929 (C$15) | C$77 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 126 (C$2.08) | C$6 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 131 (C$2.17) | C$3.85 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 155 (C$2.56) | C$4.28 | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 68 (C$1.12) | C$3.11 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 110 (C$1.83) | C$2.46 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 495 (C$8) | C$20 | 59% |
| Entertainment in Voronezh (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Voronezh (Russia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 847 (C$14) | C$52 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 537 (C$9) | C$26 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 2,471 (C$41) | C$117 | 65% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,463 (C$41) | C$96 | 58% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 316 (C$5.23) | C$9 | 44% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 120 (C$1.99) | C$5.42 | 63% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 146 (C$2.42) | C$7 | 64% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 31,277 (C$517) | C$647 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 5.78 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 2,275 (C$38) | C$35 | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 92 (C$1.51) | C$11 | 86% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,432 (руб 147,044) in Voronezh.