- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Kaliningrad
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 215 (£2.47) | £4.63 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 165 (£1.89) | £4.93 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (£1.46) | £3.67 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (£0.48) | £0.81 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 78 (£0.89) | £2.67 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 86 (£0.98) | £1.31 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 151 (£1.73) | £5.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (£0.59) | £2.07 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (£0.53) | £1.14 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (£0.55) | £1.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 408 (£4.68) | £6 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 86 (£0.98) | £2.25 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (£0.27) | £1.00 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,749 (£341) | £793 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 24,494 (£280) | £1,510 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,134 (£47) | £159 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,286 (£221) | £1,458 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,000 (£183) | £397 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,631 (£30) | £250 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 437 (£5.01) | £23 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,623 (£282) | £320 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,254 (£37) | £85 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 333 (£3.82) | £6.00 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 333 (£3.81) | £11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,240 (£26) | £71 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,232 (£26) | £28 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,267 (£37) | £46 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,017 (£46) | £72 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,699 (£9,191) | £19,356 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.40) | £1.24 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,317 (£15) | £32 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 350 (£4.01) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 440 (£5.04) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 334 (£3.82) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,134 (£13) | £50 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 198 (£2.26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (£1.46) | £1.02 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 148 (£1.70) | £1.60 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 42 (£0.48) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 56 (£0.65) | £1.25 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 283 (£3.24) | £10 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 984 (£11) | £26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 461 (£5.28) | £12 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,453 (£28) | £33 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,167 (£25) | £56 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 175 (£2.00) | £6 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 129 (£1.48) | £3.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 139 (£1.59) | £3.87 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.73 (£0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,088 (£24) | £42 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 73 (£0.83) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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RUB
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,300
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £985
(руб 86,010)
in Kaliningrad.
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