Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 243 (C$4.15) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 209 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (C$2.40) | C$5.78 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 61 (C$1.03) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (C$1.38) | C$4.18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 139 (C$2.36) | C$3.04 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 243 (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (C$1.32) | C$4.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (C$0.57) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (C$1.23) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 449 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 120 (C$2.04) | C$2.48 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (C$0.53) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 31,174 (C$531) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,233 (C$396) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,688 (C$80) | C$133 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,585 (C$368) | C$1,120 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,597 (C$283) | C$806 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,559 (C$61) | C$66 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 425 (C$7) | C$54 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,054 (C$444) | C$311 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,693 (C$80) | C$97 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,346 (C$57) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,468 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,429 (C$75) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,923 (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,121 (C$13,672) | C$22,935 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (C$0.71) | C$1.39 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,275 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 398 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 365 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 433 (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,377 (C$23) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 213 (C$3.64) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (C$2.30) | C$3.85 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 183 (C$3.12) | C$4.28 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (C$1.13) | C$3.11 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (C$1.31) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 307 (C$5.24) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,260 (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 569 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,297 (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,369 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 194 (C$3.31) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (C$2.27) | C$5.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 132 (C$2.26) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 42,398 (C$723) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,117 (C$36) | C$35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 81 (C$1.38) | C$11 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 163 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,688 (руб 157,710) in Kaliningrad.
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