Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 243 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 209 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (NZ$2.68) | NZ$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 61 (NZ$1.15) | NZ$2.27 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (NZ$1.54) | NZ$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 139 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$6 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 243 (NZ$4.61) | NZ$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$3.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (NZ$0.63) | NZ$3.65 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (NZ$1.38) | NZ$4.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 449 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 120 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$3.77 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (NZ$0.59) | NZ$2.27 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 79% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 31,174 (NZ$592) | NZ$3,068 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,233 (NZ$441) | NZ$2,605 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,688 (NZ$89) | NZ$279 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,585 (NZ$410) | NZ$2,393 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,597 (NZ$315) | NZ$1,893 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,559 (NZ$68) | NZ$183 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 425 (NZ$8) | NZ$80 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,054 (NZ$495) | NZ$753 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,693 (NZ$89) | NZ$234 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 (NZ$14) | NZ$28 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,346 (NZ$64) | NZ$112 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,468 (NZ$47) | NZ$68 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,429 (NZ$84) | NZ$182 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,923 (NZ$93) | NZ$213 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,121 (NZ$15,231) | NZ$35,093 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$2.12 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,275 (NZ$24) | NZ$213 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 398 (NZ$8) | NZ$30 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 365 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 433 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.22 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,377 (NZ$26) | NZ$62 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 213 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (NZ$2.56) | NZ$7 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 183 (NZ$3.48) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (NZ$1.26) | NZ$3.47 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$4.03 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 307 (NZ$5.84) | NZ$38 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,260 (NZ$24) | NZ$64 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 569 (NZ$11) | NZ$36 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,297 (NZ$120) | NZ$216 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,369 (NZ$45) | NZ$135 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 194 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$17 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (NZ$2.53) | NZ$5.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 132 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$11 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 42,398 (NZ$805) | NZ$689 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (NZ$0.05) | NZ$0.32 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,117 (NZ$40) | NZ$81 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 81 (NZ$1.54) | NZ$34 | - 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 553 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,224 (руб 117,125) in Kaliningrad.
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