- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Yakutsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yakutsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 350 (C$7) | C$15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 400 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 159 (C$3.27) | C$5.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 81 (C$1.68) | C$2.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 126 (C$2.60) | C$4.84 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (C$3.81) | C$2.90 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 172 (C$3.54) | C$4.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 66 (C$1.36) | C$3.31 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (C$1.47) | C$3.07 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 734 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 122 (C$2.52) | C$2.51 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (C$0.58) | C$2.07 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 46,185 (C$950) | C$1,576 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 36,382 (C$749) | C$1,122 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,889 (C$162) | C$109 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 34,193 (C$704) | C$1,019 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,516 (C$566) | C$774 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,934 (C$102) | C$66 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 1,279 (C$26) | C$40 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 39,130 (C$805) | C$377 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,859 (C$121) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 458 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,594 (C$33) | C$23 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,667 (C$96) | C$59 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 4,165 (C$86) | C$40 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,074 (C$104) | C$93 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,833 (C$99) | C$92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 733,358 (C$15,090) | C$22,749 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (C$0.98) | C$1.27 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 835 (C$17) | C$65 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 873 (C$18) | C$31 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 471 (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 383 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 352 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (C$5.33) | C$3.72 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 247 (C$5.07) | C$2.83 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 118 (C$2.44) | C$3.09 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 127 (C$2.62) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 475 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,728 (C$36) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 611 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,277 (C$26) | C$101 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,437 (C$71) | C$87 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 342 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (C$3.74) | C$5.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (C$3.98) | C$5.67 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 49,968 (C$1,028) | C$549 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.12 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,136 (C$106) | C$35 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 120 (C$2.47) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 287 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,207
(руб 155,833)
in Yakutsk.
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