Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 243 (€2.70) | €9 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 209 (€2.32) | €5.45 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (€1.57) | €3.75 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 61 (€0.67) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 81 (€0.90) | €3.25 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 139 (€1.54) | €1.35 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 243 (€2.70) | €4.12 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (€0.86) | €1.36 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (€0.37) | €0.68 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (€0.80) | €1.14 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 449 (€4.98) | €8 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 120 (€1.33) | €2.02 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (€0.35) | €0.90 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 31,174 (€346) | €426 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 23,233 (€258) | €302 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,688 (€52) | €122 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 21,585 (€240) | €316 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,597 (€184) | €245 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,559 (€40) | €94 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 425 (€4.72) | €21 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,054 (€289) | €351 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,693 (€52) | €71 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (€4.26) | €10 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 (€8) | €5.67 | + 42% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,346 (€37) | €83 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,468 (€27) | €40 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,429 (€49) | €70 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,923 (€55) | €71 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,121 (€8,912) | €23,202 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (€0.46) | €1.57 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,275 (€14) | €39 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 398 (€4.42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 365 (€4.05) | €3.23 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 433 (€4.81) | €5.59 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,377 (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 213 (€2.37) | €3.88 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (€1.50) | €3.80 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 183 (€2.03) | €3.50 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 66 (€0.74) | €1.53 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (€0.85) | €1.83 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 307 (€3.42) | €11 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,260 (€14) | €22 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 569 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,297 (€70) | €38 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,369 (€26) | €46 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 194 (€2.16) | €7 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (€1.48) | €3.40 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 132 (€1.47) | €3.22 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 42,398 (€471) | €792 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (€0.03) | €0.24 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,117 (€24) | €38 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 81 (€0.90) | €4.08 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €639 (руб 57,528) in Kaliningrad.
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