Cost of living in Yekaterinburg, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 258 (C$5.31) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 239 (C$4.93) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 156 (C$3.21) | C$5.84 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 48 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 75 (C$1.54) | C$4.48 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 108 (C$2.23) | C$3.04 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 268 (C$5.53) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 92 (C$1.90) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (C$0.63) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 51 (C$1.05) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 404 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (C$1.84) | C$2.48 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (C$0.44) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 41,468 (C$854) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 28,199 (C$581) | C$1,241 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,807 (C$120) | C$133 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 26,293 (C$542) | C$1,120 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 19,126 (C$394) | C$806 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,880 (C$80) | C$66 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 507 (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,844 (C$491) | C$311 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,084 (C$105) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 359 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 507 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,690 (C$138) | C$60 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,008 (C$62) | C$39 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,571 (C$115) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,886 (C$121) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,432,710 (C$29,517) | C$22,935 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (C$0.88) | C$1.42 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,996 (C$41) | C$67 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 286 (C$5.90) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (C$5.92) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 359 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,159 (C$24) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 241 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 141 (C$2.91) | C$3.85 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (C$4.26) | C$4.28 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 63 (C$1.30) | C$3.11 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 115 (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 545 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,005 (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 513 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,648 (C$75) | C$117 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,160 (C$45) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 303 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 131 (C$2.69) | C$5.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (C$4.22) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,746 (C$778) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.91 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,266 (C$88) | C$35 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 122 (C$2.51) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 326 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.02060
CAD
/
RUB
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 139% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Madrid is 96% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Cebu City is 47% cheaper than in Ithaca, New York
- Cost of living in London is 13% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Cairo is about the same as in Cairo
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 17% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 107% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 4% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Madrid is 49% more expensive than in Lima
- Cost of living in Vienna is 38% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belgrade (Serbia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baku (Azerbaijan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boulder, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stockholm (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kharkiv (Ukraine)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
Cost of living in Yekaterinburg (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,640 (руб 176,662) in Yekaterinburg.
Prices recently added
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Hermosillo costs Mex$ 40 (13 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Tunis costs 1.120 Dinar (27 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Buenos Aires costs ARS $800 (28 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Hamburg costs €3,000 (36 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in La Serena costs CH$400,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Berlin costs €84 (about 2 hours ago)