- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Kaliningrad
- Hyderabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kaliningrad (Russia) and Hyderabad (India)
| Food | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 69% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 191 (₨334) | ₨133 | 150% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 141 (₨245) | ₨163 | 50% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 103 (₨179) | ₨76 | 136% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 37 (₨64) | ₨39 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 49 (₨85) | ₨47 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 63 (₨111) | ₨19.17 | 477% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 119 (₨208) | ₨141 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 39 (₨68) | ₨116 | 42% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (₨105) | ₨39 | 170% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 42 (₨73) | ₨79 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 363 (₨633) | ₨688 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 68 (₨119) | ₨60 | 97% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 21 (₨36) | ₨27 | 33% |
| Housing | 111% | ||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 111% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 19,286 (₨33,661) | ₨15,975 | 111% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,143 (₨7,231) | ₨1,439 | 402% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 513 (₨895) | ₨981 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,667 (₨46,543) | ₨39,353 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,332 (₨5,816) | ₨5,333 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 98 (₨171) | ₨182 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 300 (₨524) | ₨97 | 442% |
| Clothes | 157% | ||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 157% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 2,150 (₨3,753) | ₨2,025 | 85% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,198 (₨3,837) | ₨1,380 | 178% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,020 (₨5,271) | ₨2,330 | 126% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,320 (₨5,795) | ₨1,708 | 239% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 56% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 650,200 (₨1,134,838) | ₨692,857 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (₨52) | ₨75 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 900 (₨1,571) | ₨625 | 151% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 453 (₨790) | ₨161 | 392% |
| Personal Care | 89% | ||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 89% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 439 (₨766) | ₨87 | 784% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 104 (₨181) | ₨249 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 77 (₨134) | ₨133 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 (₨175) | ₨160 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 (₨61) | ₨152 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 68 (₨118) | ₨49 | 142% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 220 (₨384) | ₨150 | 156% |
| Entertainment | 116% | ||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 116% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,050 (₨1,833) | ₨696 | 163% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 467 (₨815) | ₨300 | 172% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,983 (₨5,207) | ₨466 | 1016% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,238 (₨3,905) | ₨1,523 | 156% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 167 (₨291) | ₨298 | 2% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (₨209) | ₨82 | 157% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 109 (₨189) | ₨130 | 46% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 6,373 (₨11,122) | ₨8,220 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.80 (₨3.14) | ₨1 | 214% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 1,967 (₨3,433) | ₨1,217 | 182% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 53 (₨92) | ₨112 | 18% |
| TOTAL | 89% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,271 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 89% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨177,181
(руб 101,515)
in Kaliningrad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Hyderabad.