Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 293 (£2.44) | £13 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 259 (£2.15) | £6 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (£1.45) | £3.87 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (£0.55) | £1.20 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 97 (£0.80) | £3.27 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 137 (£1.14) | £2.36 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 336 (£2.79) | £5.27 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 88 (£0.73) | £2.35 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (£0.33) | £1.03 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (£0.74) | £2.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 477 (£3.97) | £9 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 135 (£1.13) | £1.79 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 46 (£0.38) | £1.34 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 41,688 (£347) | £953 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 24,316 (£202) | £1,073 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,753 (£48) | £297 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 27,096 (£225) | £702 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 19,291 (£160) | £544 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,408 (£45) | £125 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 525 (£4.37) | £25 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,629 (£205) | £418 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,743 (£48) | £129 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 474 (£3.94) | £7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 755 (£6) | £13 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,573 (£30) | £69 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,521 (£21) | £37 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,924 (£58) | £99 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,057 (£67) | £52 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,419,160 (£11,803) | £17,412 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (£0.43) | £1.52 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,527 (£13) | £65 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 371 (£3.09) | £18 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 424 (£3.53) | £2.31 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 623 (£5.18) | £4.96 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,412 (£12) | £94 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 261 (£2.17) | £2.68 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 142 (£1.18) | £1.57 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 208 (£1.73) | £4.18 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (£0.69) | £2.17 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 81 (£0.67) | £1.68 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 344 (£2.86) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kaliningrad | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,262 (£10) | £61 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 612 (£5.09) | £15 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,701 (£81) | £83 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,604 (£22) | £72 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 210 (£1.75) | £7 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 136 (£1.13) | £3.57 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 149 (£1.24) | £4.42 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,119 (£425) | £502 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 6 (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,592 (£22) | £50 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 114 (£0.95) | £11 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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