- Cost of Living
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- Kaliningrad
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad, Russia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 215 (€2.86) | €15 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 165 (€2.20) | €7 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 128 (€1.70) | €3.83 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 42 (€0.56) | €1.22 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 78 (€1.03) | €1.95 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 86 (€1.14) | €2.09 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 151 (€2.01) | €4.33 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 51 (€0.68) | €2.29 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (€0.61) | €1.75 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (€0.64) | €0.70 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 408 (€5.43) | €4.50 | + 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 86 (€1.14) | €2.50 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (€0.32) | €0.87 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 75% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 29,749 (€396) | €1,291 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 24,494 (€326) | €1,113 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,134 (€55) | €225 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,286 (€256) | €1,700 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,000 (€213) | €1,070 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,631 (€35) | €70 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 437 (€5.82) | €31 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 24,623 (€327) | €450 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,254 (€43) | €85 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 333 (€4.43) | €10 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 333 (€4.43) | €15 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,240 (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,232 (€30) | €37 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,267 (€43) | €119 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,017 (€53) | €104 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 82% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 802,699 (€10,674) | €24,992 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (€0.47) | €1.68 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,317 (€18) | €151 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 350 (€4.66) | €23 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 440 (€5.85) | €5.00 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 334 (€4.44) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,134 (€15) | €24 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 198 (€2.63) | €3.23 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (€1.70) | €2.23 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 148 (€1.97) | €1.90 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 42 (€0.55) | €0.90 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 56 (€0.75) | €1.75 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 283 (€3.76) | €25 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 984 (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 461 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,453 (€33) | €49 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,167 (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 175 (€2.33) | €8 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 129 (€1.72) | €3.00 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 139 (€1.84) | €3.71 | - 50% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.73 (€0.02) | €0.30 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,088 (€28) | €20 | + 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 73 (€0.96) | €7 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kaliningrad (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,154
(руб 86,789)
in Kaliningrad.
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