Cost of living comparison between Kaliningrad (Russia) and Warsaw (Poland)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 178 (19.67 zł) | 25 zł | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 116 (12.83 zł) | 14.61 zł | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 100 (11.08 zł) | 8.88 zł | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 36 (3.99 zł) | 2.79 zł | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 63 (6.93 zł) | 6 zł | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 60 (6.65 zł) | 5.90 zł | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 166 (18.38 zł) | 10.69 zł | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 41 (4.54 zł) | 3.61 zł | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 68 (7.48 zł) | 3.87 zł | 93% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 41 (4.51 zł) | 3.03 zł | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 325 (36 zł) | 29 zł | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 63 (7.02 zł) | 5.25 zł | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 16 (1.77 zł) | 2.79 zł | 37% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 20,889 (2,315 zł) | 3,767 zł | 39% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,000 (332 zł) | 276 zł | 20% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 600 (66 zł) | 72 zł | 8% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,000 (2,770 zł) | 2,330 zł | 19% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,997 (443 zł) | 405 zł | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 26 zł | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 21 zł | - |
| Clothes | 29% | ||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 29% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 2,367 (262 zł) | 277 zł | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,160 (239 zł) | 156 zł | 53% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,200 (244 zł) | 277 zł | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 3,275 (363 zł) | 294 zł | 24% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 525,500 (58,229 zł) | 73,348 zł | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (3.30 zł) | 5.38 zł | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 700 (78 zł) | 88 zł | 12% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 24 zł | - |
| Personal Care | 62% | ||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 62% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 608 (67 zł) | 20 zł | 231% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 73 (8.05 zł) | 17 zł | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 16 (1.77 zł) | 10.78 zł | 84% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 100 (11.08 zł) | 13.75 zł | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 35 (3.92 zł) | 5.12 zł | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 55 (6.09 zł) | 7.33 zł | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 217 (24 zł) | 47 zł | 49% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,260 (140 zł) | 65 zł | 115% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 471 (52 zł) | 46 zł | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 725 (80 zł) | 161 zł | 50% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,440 (270 zł) | 157 zł | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 178 (19.76 zł) | 19.79 zł | 0% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 150 (16.62 zł) | 12.83 zł | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 98 (10.80 zł) | 7.96 zł | 36% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | руб 6,400 (709 zł) | 493 zł | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.83 (0.20 zł) | 0.36 zł | 44% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 1,400 (155 zł) | 170 zł | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 53 (5.82 zł) | 11.89 zł | 51% |
| TOTAL | 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,990 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
30,000 zł
in Warsaw
you would need to make just about 29,253 zł
(руб 263,999)
in Kaliningrad.