- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Yakutsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yakutsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 581 (C$12) | C$14 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 612 (C$13) | C$8 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 418 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 96 (C$2.03) | C$2.40 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 144 (C$3.05) | C$4.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 467 (C$10) | C$2.54 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 1,036 (C$22) | C$9 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 474 (C$10) | C$3.55 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 110 (C$2.32) | C$3.02 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 382 (C$8) | C$2.26 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 1,621 (C$34) | C$15 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 148 (C$3.13) | C$2.18 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 91 (C$1.93) | C$1.87 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 154% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 197,829 (C$4,184) | C$1,186 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 51,856 (C$1,097) | C$982 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,522 (C$138) | C$104 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 188,419 (C$3,985) | C$919 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 60,420 (C$1,278) | C$695 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,160 (C$109) | C$64 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,524 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 43,792 (C$926) | C$393 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,098 (C$150) | C$111 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 873 (C$18) | C$10 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,999 (C$42) | C$25 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 180% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 9,298 (C$197) | C$61 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 5,830 (C$123) | C$41 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,734 (C$227) | C$95 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,967 (C$126) | C$87 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,370,360 (C$28,983) | C$23,851 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (C$1.06) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 814 (C$17) | C$47 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,109 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 621 (C$13) | C$7 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 979 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,478 (C$52) | C$85 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 863 (C$18) | C$6 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 1,089 (C$23) | C$2.88 | + 701% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 431 (C$9) | C$3.82 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 288 (C$6) | C$3.16 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 243 (C$5.14) | C$2.53 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 796 (C$17) | C$19 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,974 (C$42) | C$45 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 828 (C$18) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 616 (C$13) | C$84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,546 (C$75) | C$89 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 1,436 (C$30) | C$9 | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 272 (C$5.74) | C$5.72 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 357 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 58,974 (C$1,247) | C$850 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.05 (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,160 (C$109) | C$34 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 211 (C$4.47) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,146
(руб 243,309)
in Yakutsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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