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Cost of living in Kaluga, Russia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Kaluga (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 261 (₨280) | ₨120 | + 133% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 216 (₨232) | ₨170 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 95 (₨102) | ₨94 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 71 (₨76) | ₨58 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 57 (₨61) | ₨35 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 153 (₨165) | ₨152 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 58 (₨62) | ₨109 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (₨47) | ₨42 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (₨59) | ₨123 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 450 (₨483) | ₨425 | + 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 85 (₨91) | ₨71 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (₨25) | ₨26 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 102% | |||
Housing in Kaluga (Russia) is 102% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 55,018 (₨59,041) | ₨18,300 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,148 (₨44,156) | ₨13,182 | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,745 (₨4,019) | ₨3,417 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 35,018 (₨37,579) | ₨8,000 | + 370% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 18,459 (₨19,809) | ₨5,227 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,599 (₨2,789) | ₨1,708 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 637 (₨683) | ₨1,044 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 35,625 (₨38,229) | ₨34,369 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,415 (₨7,958) | ₨11,214 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 640 (₨686) | ₨370 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 171 (₨184) | ₨345 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 110% | |||
Clothes in Kaluga (Russia) is 110% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,887 (₨4,171) | ₨1,900 | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,541 (₨3,800) | ₨1,720 | + 121% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,417 (₨3,666) | ₨3,011 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,621 (₨4,959) | ₨2,125 | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Kaluga (Russia) is 22% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,053,650 (₨1,130,691) | ₨600,000 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (₨38) | ₨73 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 500 (₨537) | ₨300 | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 267 (₨286) | ₨216 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Kaluga (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 665 (₨714) | ₨94 | + 656% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 329 (₨353) | ₨347 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 566 (₨607) | ₨13,592 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 191 (₨205) | ₨307 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 120 (₨129) | ₨152 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 162 (₨174) | ₨192 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 68 (₨73) | ₨164 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 109 (₨117) | ₨73 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 490 (₨526) | ₨360 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Kaluga (Russia) is 72% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,071 (₨2,223) | ₨720 | + 209% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 498 (₨535) | ₨400 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,571 (₨1,686) | ₨2,366 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,873 (₨3,083) | ₨500 | + 517% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 182 (₨195) | ₨529 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 153 (₨164) | ₨61 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 138 (₨148) | ₨100 | + 48% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 30,000 (₨32,194) | ₨40,632 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.23 (₨2.40) | ₨0.94 | + 155% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,405 (₨2,581) | ₨1,121 | + 130% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 89 (₨96) | ₨120 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kaluga (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨69,975
(руб 65,207)
in Kaluga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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