- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Kaliningrad
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 212 (£2.92) | £5.56 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 177 (£2.43) | £5.33 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 120 (£1.65) | £3.39 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (£0.58) | £0.73 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 76 (£1.04) | £2.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 (£1.22) | £1.31 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 198 (£2.72) | £3.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 50 (£0.69) | £1.80 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (£0.62) | £1.14 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (£0.73) | £0.99 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 462 (£6) | £6 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 97 (£1.34) | £2.20 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (£0.30) | £0.95 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,749 (£409) | £1,238 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 25,918 (£357) | £1,048 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,134 (£57) | £272 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 20,823 (£286) | £600 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,862 (£218) | £450 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,631 (£36) | £250 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 437 (£6) | £23 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,623 (£339) | £359 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,254 (£45) | £85 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 333 (£4.59) | £6.00 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 333 (£4.58) | £12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,702 (£37) | £71 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,124 (£29) | £28 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,338 (£46) | £46 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,427 (£47) | £72 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,699 (£11,044) | £19,773 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.49) | £1.32 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,334 (£18) | £35 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 325 (£4.47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 1% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 440 (£6) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 334 (£4.59) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,134 (£16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 198 (£2.72) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (£1.75) | £1.02 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 148 (£2.04) | £1.60 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 36 (£0.50) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 56 (£0.78) | £1.25 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 283 (£3.89) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,018 (£14) | £26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 515 (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,453 (£34) | £33 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,348 (£32) | £56 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 175 (£2.41) | £6 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 129 (£1.78) | £3.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 139 (£1.91) | £3.87 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 8,399 (£116) | - | - | |
| 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 (£29) | £42 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 73 (£1.00) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
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£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,287
(руб 93,562)
in Kaliningrad.
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