- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Arab Emirates
- Kaliningrad
- Dubai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kaliningrad (Russia) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 191 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 53 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 141 (Dirham 16.44) | Dirham 21 | 21% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 103 (Dirham 11.99) | Dirham 18.80 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 37 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 6.50 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 49 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 11.33 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 63 (Dirham 7.41) | Dirham 7.14 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 119 (Dirham 13.94) | Dirham 23 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 39 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 9.52 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (Dirham 7.02) | Dirham 6.82 | 3% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 42 (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 7.60 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 363 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 85 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 68 (Dirham 7.96) | Dirham 5.19 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (Dirham 2.41) | Dirham 3.96 | 39% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 19,286 (Dirham 2,257) | Dirham 7,337 | 69% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,143 (Dirham 485) | Dirham 567 | 14% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 513 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 261 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,667 (Dirham 3,120) | Dirham 2,538 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,332 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 535 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 98 (Dirham 11.47) | Dirham 36 | 68% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 31 | 14% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 2,150 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 387 | 35% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,198 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 219 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,020 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 304 | 16% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,320 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 326 | 19% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 650,200 (Dirham 76,085) | Dirham 99,613 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (Dirham 3.47) | Dirham 1.73 | 101% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 900 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 328 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 453 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 23 | 130% |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 439 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 17.75 | 189% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 104 (Dirham 12.12) | Dirham 27 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 77 (Dirham 8.95) | Dirham 15.56 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 (Dirham 11.70) | Dirham 18.70 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 10.78 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 68 (Dirham 7.90) | Dirham 10.25 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 220 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 59 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,050 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 173 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 467 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 73 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,983 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 146 | 139% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,238 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 419 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 167 (Dirham 19.50) | Dirham 51 | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (Dirham 14.04) | Dirham 17.32 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 109 (Dirham 12.70) | Dirham 33 | 61% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,373 (Dirham 746) | Dirham 588 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.80 (Dirham 0.21) | Dirham 0.75 | 72% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 1,967 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 393 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 53 (Dirham 6.19) | Dirham 8.18 | 24% |
| TOTAL | 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,095 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,750
in Dubai
you would need to make just about Dirham 10,162
(руб 86,845)
in Kaliningrad.