Is Kaliningrad more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Kaliningrad is 0.5% cheaper than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 32.1% lower, groceries 12.1% more expensive, and restaurants 20.0% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Kaliningrad?

Ulaanbaatar has a purchasing power index of 42.1 while Kaliningrad has 53.6 (NYC = 100). Kaliningrad offers better purchasing power.

Ulaanbaatar vs Kaliningrad: Kaliningrad is 0.5% cheaper, rent 32% lower (2026)

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇷🇺 Kaliningrad	Difference
Cost of Living	21.2	21.1	-0.5%
Rent	16.8	11.4	-32.1%
Groceries	40.4	45.3	+12.1%
Restaurants	29.0	34.8	+20.0%
Purchasing Power	42.1	53.6	+27.3%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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