- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Kaliningrad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 212 (C$4.73) | C$14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 177 (C$3.95) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 (C$2.67) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (C$0.93) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 76 (C$1.69) | C$4.08 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 (C$1.98) | C$2.62 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 198 (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 (C$1.13) | C$3.73 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (C$1.01) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (C$1.18) | C$2.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 462 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 97 (C$2.17) | C$2.31 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (C$0.48) | C$1.76 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,749 (C$664) | C$1,186 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 25,918 (C$578) | C$982 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,134 (C$92) | C$117 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,823 (C$464) | C$919 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,862 (C$354) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,631 (C$59) | C$64 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 437 (C$10) | C$39 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,623 (C$549) | C$392 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,254 (C$73) | C$111 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 333 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 333 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,702 (C$60) | C$61 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,124 (C$47) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,338 (C$74) | C$95 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,427 (C$76) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,699 (C$17,904) | C$22,684 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.79) | C$1.19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,334 (C$30) | C$47 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 325 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 440 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 334 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,134 (C$25) | C$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 198 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (C$2.84) | C$3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 148 (C$3.31) | C$3.90 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 36 (C$0.81) | C$3.21 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 56 (C$1.26) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 283 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,018 (C$23) | C$43 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 515 (C$11) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,453 (C$55) | C$84 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,348 (C$52) | C$93 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 175 (C$3.90) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 129 (C$2.88) | C$5.44 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 139 (C$3.09) | C$5.57 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,399 (C$187) | C$141 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.73 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,088 (C$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 73 (C$1.62) | C$10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,821
(руб 81,627)
in Kaliningrad.
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