Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 233 (C$4.70) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 164 (C$3.31) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 138 (C$2.78) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (C$1.04) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (C$1.71) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (C$2.12) | C$3.04 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 160 (C$3.23) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 60 (C$1.22) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (C$0.86) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 57 (C$1.15) | C$3.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 409 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 106 (C$2.14) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 31,174 (C$629) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,233 (C$469) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,188 (C$84) | C$133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,673 (C$417) | C$1,120 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,143 (C$326) | C$806 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (C$61) | C$66 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 422 (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,000 (C$504) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,703 (C$95) | C$97 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 333 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 543 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,709 (C$55) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,270 (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,752 (C$76) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,340 (C$88) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 831,854 (C$16,783) | C$22,935 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (C$0.73) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,343 (C$27) | C$67 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 357 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 440 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 334 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,136 (C$43) | C$77 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 173 (C$3.48) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (C$2.57) | C$3.85 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 183 (C$3.69) | C$4.28 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 44 (C$0.88) | C$3.11 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 67 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 285 (C$5.75) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,024 (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 513 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,453 (C$49) | C$117 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,219 (C$45) | C$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 178 (C$3.58) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 123 (C$2.49) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 139 (C$2.80) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 53,235 (C$1,074) | C$647 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.73 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,117 (C$43) | C$35 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (C$1.87) | C$11 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,601 (руб 128,914) in Kaliningrad.
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