Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yakutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 382 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 484 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 177 (C$3.89) | C$5.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (C$1.91) | C$1.98 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 119 (C$2.61) | C$4.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 197 (C$4.34) | C$3.17 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 327 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 170 (C$3.74) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (C$1.34) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (C$1.63) | C$3.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 850 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (C$2.85) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (C$0.80) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yakutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 48,592 (C$1,069) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 35,402 (C$779) | C$1,241 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,425 (C$185) | C$124 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 35,299 (C$776) | C$1,120 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,180 (C$598) | C$805 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,110 (C$112) | C$66 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,132 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 36,368 (C$800) | C$311 | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,987 (C$132) | C$97 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 437 (C$10) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,407 (C$31) | C$25 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yakutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,328 (C$117) | C$60 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,771 (C$83) | C$39 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,369 (C$140) | C$98 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,122 (C$113) | C$117 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 724,916 (C$15,944) | C$22,942 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (C$1.10) | C$1.40 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 962 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yakutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 469 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 475 (C$10) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,119 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 213 (C$4.69) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (C$5.19) | C$3.85 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 238 (C$5.24) | C$4.33 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (C$2.71) | C$3.16 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 127 (C$2.80) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 428 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yakutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,735 (C$38) | C$51 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 657 (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,370 (C$30) | C$135 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,946 (C$87) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 328 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (C$4.08) | C$5.42 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (C$5.72) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,086 (C$1,124) | C$647 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.12 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,136 (C$113) | C$37 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 131 (C$2.87) | C$11 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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