Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 290 (C$4.82) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 236 (C$3.93) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 158 (C$2.62) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (C$1.18) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (C$1.65) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 174 (C$2.89) | C$3.17 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 344 (C$5.72) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (C$1.70) | C$4.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 85 (C$1.41) | C$3.41 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 451 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 136 (C$2.26) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 47 (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 44,391 (C$738) | C$2,136 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,313 (C$454) | C$1,257 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,774 (C$96) | C$124 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 26,465 (C$440) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 19,143 (C$318) | C$805 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,754 (C$62) | C$66 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 496 (C$8) | C$54 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,115 (C$451) | C$311 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,078 (C$101) | C$97 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 444 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 959 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,807 (C$63) | C$60 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,586 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,867 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,382 (C$123) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,639,450 (C$27,271) | C$22,942 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 49 (C$0.81) | C$1.67 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,499 (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 493 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 365 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 433 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,411 (C$23) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 213 (C$3.55) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (C$2.24) | C$3.85 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 183 (C$3.04) | C$4.33 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (C$1.10) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (C$1.28) | C$2.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 307 (C$5.11) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,260 (C$21) | C$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 569 (C$9) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,163 (C$86) | C$135 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,369 (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 194 (C$3.23) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (C$2.22) | C$5.42 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 132 (C$2.20) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 54,761 (C$911) | C$647 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.73 (C$0.08) | C$0.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,884 (C$48) | C$37 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 81 (C$1.35) | C$11 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 91 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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