At a glance
 PL
Gdansk
|
 RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Russia |
| Nomad score | 6.9 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,086 / mo | $1,368 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 8°C | 13° / 9°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 Moderate | 50 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 13°C | 13.1°C |
| Average low | 6.7°C | 5.6°C |
| Precipitation | 57 mm / mo | 59 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 244 h / mo | 238 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 78% |
| Rain days | 10.9 / mo | 11.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 22.4 km/h | 17.9 km/h |
PL
Gdansk · average high by month
J 4
F 4
M 8
A 11
M 17
J 22
J 23
A 23
S 20
O 14
N 7
D 4
RU
Kaliningrad · average high by month
J 3
F 4
M 9
A 13
M 17
J 22
J 24
A 23
S 20
O 13
N 6
D 3
Air quality
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 55 | 50 |
| PM2.5 | 12.7 µg/m³ | 11.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.5 µg/m³ | 14 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 38 µg/m³ | 39 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.6 | 4.5 |
| Startup Scene | 6.0 | 3.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Weather | 6.2 | 5.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.0 | 5.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Currency Stability | 7.5 | 3.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.5 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.9 | 2.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.5 | 5.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 6.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.7 | 4.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.5 | 6.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.9 | 1.5 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 3.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 3.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Cleanliness | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Family Friendly | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Language Barrier | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.5 | 6.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 8.6 | 6.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.5 | 5.1 |
| Cycling | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.4 | 4.9 |
| Public Transit | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.7 | 4.2 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 6.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.7 | 3.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $92 per pair | $61 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $45 per dress | $41 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $114 per pair | $109 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $122 per month | $41 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.65 per ticket | $6.81 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.46 per cup | $3.40 per cup |
| Beer | $4.87 per pint | $2.72 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $12 per meal | $6.81 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $59 per meal | $54 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.47 per meal | $7.49 per meal |
| Apples | $1.14 per kg | $2.45 per kg |
| Bread | $1.49 per loaf | $0.82 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.76 per bottle | $0.82 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.11 per liter | $1.09 per liter |
| Rice | $1.84 per kg | $1.63 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.71 per kg | $8.17 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $297 per month | $109 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $27 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $65 per visit | $34 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.47 per purchase | $9.53 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $757 per month | $245 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $838 per month | $504 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,677 per month | $1,021 per month |
| Coworking Space | $230 per month | $163 per month |
| Coliving Space | $757 per month | $613 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $24 per month | $16 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $81 per month | $27 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $23 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.11 per kg | $6.81 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $19 per month | $16 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.76 one-time | $6.81 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $43 per month | $41 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $24 per hour | $27 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $32 per month | $20 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.43 per trip | $2.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.95 per km | $0.41 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $32 per month | $34 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.49 per trip | $4.76 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.88 per liter | $0.75 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $9.47 per month | $34 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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PL
Gdansk
|
RU
Kaliningrad
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $203 per month | $68 per month |