Cost of living in Chelyabinsk, Russia vs Quebec City, Canada
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 284 (C$4.71) | C$16 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 226 (C$3.74) | C$11 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (C$1.64) | C$7 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (C$1.00) | C$2.13 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 67 (C$1.12) | C$4.08 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 114 (C$1.89) | C$5.00 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 244 (C$4.04) | C$11 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 74 (C$1.22) | C$4.27 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 30 (C$0.50) | C$2.06 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (C$0.80) | C$3.32 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 481 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 (C$1.63) | C$2.56 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 20 (C$0.33) | C$2.15 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 32,388 (C$536) | C$1,372 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,126 (C$333) | C$907 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,880 (C$81) | C$115 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,540 (C$323) | C$715 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 13,557 (C$224) | C$624 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,730 (C$45) | C$62 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (C$7) | C$43 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 21,705 (C$359) | C$463 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,758 (C$62) | C$124 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 459 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,588 (C$43) | C$79 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,012 (C$33) | C$53 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,253 (C$70) | C$111 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,221 (C$70) | C$132 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 963,089 (C$15,930) | C$21,367 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (C$0.60) | C$1.12 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 895 (C$15) | C$87 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 237 (C$3.93) | C$19 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 322 (C$5.32) | C$7 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 500 (C$8) | C$30 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,265 (C$21) | C$126 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 167 (C$2.77) | C$6 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (C$2.11) | C$3.54 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 (C$3.17) | C$3.73 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (C$0.84) | C$2.32 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (C$1.27) | C$2.56 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 258 (C$4.27) | C$21 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,151 (C$19) | C$49 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 565 (C$9) | C$24 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,097 (C$35) | C$123 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,777 (C$46) | C$88 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 221 (C$3.65) | C$9 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 108 (C$1.78) | C$4.41 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 137 (C$2.27) | C$7 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 32,231 (C$533) | C$580 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.74 (C$0.03) | C$0.28 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,395 (C$40) | C$46 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 88 (C$1.46) | C$11 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,800 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$1,384 (руб 83,698) in Chelyabinsk.
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