Cost of living in Tomsk, Russia vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 264 (C$4.46) | C$17 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (C$4.26) | C$12 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 124 (C$2.10) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (C$0.99) | C$2.43 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 65 (C$1.10) | C$3.97 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (C$2.20) | C$2.82 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 240 (C$4.05) | C$13 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (C$1.63) | C$3.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (C$0.50) | C$1.89 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (C$0.89) | C$3.29 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 89 (C$1.50) | C$2.64 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (C$0.38) | C$2.63 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 34,065 (C$576) | C$1,961 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,919 (C$472) | C$1,723 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (C$58) | C$209 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (C$373) | C$1,579 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,792 (C$284) | C$1,147 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (C$37) | C$78 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (C$7) | C$64 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,262 (C$444) | C$464 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,132 (C$70) | C$152 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 293 (C$4.96) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,984 (C$50) | C$72 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,939 (C$33) | C$83 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,987 (C$51) | C$122 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (C$66) | C$129 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,093,990 (C$18,499) | C$21,915 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (C$0.66) | C$1.24 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 462 (C$8) | C$23 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (C$4.85) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 934 (C$16) | C$21 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 801 (C$14) | C$103 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (C$4.26) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (C$1.94) | C$5.11 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 156 (C$2.63) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 64 (C$1.09) | C$5.33 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 91 (C$1.53) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 400 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 523 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,794 (C$47) | C$124 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,344 (C$40) | C$87 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 286 (C$4.83) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (C$2.07) | C$5.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 170 (C$2.87) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,820 (C$707) | C$610 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.00 (C$0.05) | C$0.40 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,559 (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (C$1.78) | C$12 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 231 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,212 (руб 130,805) in Tomsk.
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