Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Yekaterinburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 385 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 197 (C$3.97) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 119 (C$2.40) | C$5.78 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 49 (C$0.99) | C$1.98 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 71 (C$1.44) | C$4.18 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 102 (C$2.04) | C$3.17 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 296 (C$5.95) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 86 (C$1.73) | C$4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (C$0.65) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 393 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 103 (C$2.07) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (C$0.47) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 41,202 (C$828) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 28,175 (C$566) | C$1,241 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,575 (C$112) | C$124 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 29,663 (C$596) | C$1,120 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 19,126 (C$384) | C$805 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,880 (C$78) | C$66 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 507 (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,897 (C$581) | C$311 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,722 (C$115) | C$97 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 359 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 473 (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,685 (C$134) | C$60 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,310 (C$67) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,087 (C$122) | C$98 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,905 (C$119) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,422,960 (C$28,605) | C$22,942 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (C$0.90) | C$1.40 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,931 (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 297 (C$5.96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 264 (C$5.31) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 359 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,231 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 249 (C$5.00) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 141 (C$2.84) | C$3.85 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 200 (C$4.01) | C$4.33 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 68 (C$1.36) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 115 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 545 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 966 (C$19) | C$51 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (C$11) | C$27 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,489 (C$70) | C$135 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,160 (C$43) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 303 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 131 (C$2.63) | C$5.42 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 210 (C$4.23) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,746 (C$759) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.37 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,468 (C$90) | C$37 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 122 (C$2.45) | C$11 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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