Cost of living in Yakutsk, Russia vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yakutsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 373 (C$6) | C$17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 484 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 177 (C$3.00) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (C$1.47) | C$2.43 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 119 (C$2.01) | C$3.97 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 197 (C$3.35) | C$2.82 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 327 (C$5.54) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 170 (C$2.88) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (C$1.03) | C$1.89 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (C$1.26) | C$3.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 850 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (C$2.20) | C$2.64 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (C$0.58) | C$2.63 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Yakutsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 48,592 (C$824) | C$1,961 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 35,402 (C$600) | C$1,723 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,425 (C$143) | C$209 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 35,299 (C$599) | C$1,579 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,180 (C$461) | C$1,147 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,110 (C$87) | C$78 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,132 (C$19) | C$64 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 36,368 (C$617) | C$464 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,987 (C$102) | C$152 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 437 (C$7) | C$13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,407 (C$24) | C$25 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Yakutsk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,328 (C$90) | C$72 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,771 (C$64) | C$83 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,369 (C$108) | C$122 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 5,122 (C$87) | C$129 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Yakutsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 724,916 (C$12,291) | C$21,915 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (C$0.85) | C$1.24 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,037 (C$18) | C$67 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 954 (C$16) | C$23 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Yakutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 469 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 475 (C$8) | C$21 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,119 (C$19) | C$103 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 213 (C$3.61) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (C$4.00) | C$5.11 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 238 (C$4.04) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (C$2.09) | C$5.33 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 127 (C$2.16) | C$2.48 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 428 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Yakutsk (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,735 (C$29) | C$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 657 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,046 (C$103) | C$124 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,946 (C$67) | C$87 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 328 (C$5.56) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (C$3.15) | C$5.39 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,272 (C$818) | C$610 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (C$0.08) | C$0.40 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,136 (C$87) | C$54 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 131 (C$2.22) | C$12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 243 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yakutsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
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