Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 284% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 234% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 234% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (руб 1,516) | руб 401 | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (руб 881) | руб 322 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (руб 629) | руб 175 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.73 (руб 162) | руб 76 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.89 (руб 349) | руб 113 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$7 (руб 392) | руб 153 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (руб 605) | руб 378 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.99 (руб 355) | руб 102 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.85 (руб 287) | руб 38 | + 647% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.49 (руб 266) | руб 69 | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$25 (руб 1,476) | руб 597 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.90 (руб 231) | руб 124 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$4.09 (руб 243) | руб 27 | + 798% | |
| Housing | + 567% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 567% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,652 (руб 275,596) | руб 38,419 | + 617% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,619 (руб 214,391) | руб 24,855 | + 763% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$199 (руб 11,779) | руб 6,083 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,849 (руб 168,753) | руб 19,940 | + 746% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,285 (руб 135,390) | руб 13,661 | + 891% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (руб 7,783) | руб 3,095 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (руб 4,936) | руб 434 | + 1038% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$462 (руб 27,388) | руб 22,963 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$358 (руб 21,203) | руб 4,467 | + 375% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$17 (руб 1,031) | руб 399 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$32 (руб 1,912) | руб 642 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$91 (руб 5,370) | руб 2,436 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (руб 3,470) | руб 1,969 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (руб 8,323) | руб 3,973 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$180 (руб 10,650) | руб 3,702 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 281% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 281% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,926 (руб 2,009,875) | руб 1,268,460 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.86 (руб 110) | руб 52 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$122 (руб 7,199) | руб 1,215 | + 492% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (руб 1,387) | руб 289 | + 380% | |
| Personal Care | + 248% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 248% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (руб 623) | руб 331 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (руб 1,305) | руб 539 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$143 (руб 8,490) | руб 1,365 | + 522% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (руб 621) | руб 201 | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (руб 462) | руб 142 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (руб 408) | руб 190 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.63 (руб 274) | руб 76 | + 263% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.11 (руб 243) | руб 90 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$47 (руб 2,790) | руб 293 | + 853% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$81 (руб 4,785) | руб 1,375 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (руб 2,041) | руб 559 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$260 (руб 15,399) | руб 3,330 | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$134 (руб 7,928) | руб 2,823 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$20 (руб 1,195) | руб 252 | + 374% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.81 (руб 344) | руб 123 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (руб 493) | руб 176 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$832 (руб 49,295) | руб 33,208 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (руб 28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (руб 3,700) | руб 2,562 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$22 (руб 1,315) | руб 128 | + 929% | |
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TOTAL | + 284% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 594 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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