- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Kaliningrad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 215 (C$4.51) | C$15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 165 (C$3.46) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (C$2.68) | C$5.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (C$0.88) | C$2.17 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 78 (C$1.63) | C$4.84 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 86 (C$1.79) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 151 (C$3.17) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (C$1.07) | C$4.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (C$0.96) | C$3.31 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (C$1.01) | C$3.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 408 (C$9) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 86 (C$1.79) | C$2.51 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (C$0.50) | C$2.07 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,749 (C$623) | C$1,576 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 24,494 (C$513) | C$1,122 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,134 (C$87) | C$109 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,286 (C$404) | C$1,019 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,000 (C$335) | C$774 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 437 (C$9) | C$40 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,623 (C$516) | C$377 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,254 (C$68) | C$98 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 333 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 333 (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,240 (C$47) | C$59 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,232 (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,267 (C$68) | C$93 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,017 (C$84) | C$92 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,699 (C$16,818) | C$22,749 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.74) | C$1.27 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,317 (C$28) | C$65 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 350 (C$7) | C$31 | - 76% | |
| 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 440 (C$9) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 334 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,134 (C$24) | C$96 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 198 (C$4.14) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (C$2.67) | C$3.72 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 148 (C$3.11) | C$2.83 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 42 (C$0.87) | C$3.09 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 56 (C$1.18) | C$2.46 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 283 (C$5.93) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 984 (C$21) | C$46 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 461 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,453 (C$51) | C$101 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,167 (C$45) | C$87 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 175 (C$3.67) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 129 (C$2.71) | C$5.53 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 139 (C$2.90) | C$5.67 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.73 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,088 (C$44) | C$35 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 73 (C$1.52) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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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$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,049
(руб 97,784)
in Kaliningrad.
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