Choose Kaluga for big, buttery pearls. It's the closest legal relative of Beluga in the US. Choose Osetra for the classic nutty flavor. Osetra also has the widest price range: from $27.39 to $413.91/oz in our data, against $28.46 to $99.23/oz for Kaluga.
| Kaluga hybrid | Osetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Huso dauricus × A. schrenckii | Acipenser gueldenstaedtii |
| Pearl size* | 3.2–3.5 mm | 2.8–3.2 mm |
| Flavor* | Buttery, clean marine finish | Nutty, brisk |
| Cheapest per oz (ours) | $28.46 · USA Black Caviar | $27.39 · GoStockUp |
| Median per oz (ours) | $38.33 | $48.20 |
*Pearl size and flavor are as described by USA Black Caviar on its product page. They vary by farm and grade.
Kaluga prices
| Seller | Product | Size | Price | Per oz | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Black Caviar | Kaluga Hybrid 250 g | 250 g | $251 | $28.46 | 2026-10-14 |
| USA Black Caviar | Kaluga Hybrid 100 g | 100 g | $110 | $31.19 | 2026-10-14 |
| GoStockUp | Black Caviar Kaluga Great tin 250 g | 250 g | $283.5 | $32.15 | 2026-10-14 |
| GoStockUp | Black Caviar Kaluga Diamond tin 250 g | 250 g | $321.17 | $36.42 | 2026-10-14 |
| GoStockUp | Black Caviar Kaluga Sturgeon jar 100 g | 100 g | $135.22 | $38.33 | 2026-10-14 |
| OLMA Caviar | Kaluga Royal 0.5 oz | 14 g | $42 | $85.05 | 2026-10-14 |
| CAVI | Kaluga Hybrid | 30 g | $95 | $89.78 | 2026-10-14 |
| Caviére | Reserve Kaluga | 30 g | $105 | $99.23 | 2026-10-14 |
Cheapest 5 Osetra
| Seller | Product | Size | Price | Per oz | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoStockUp | Black Caviar Osetra tin 500 g | 500 g | $483 | $27.39 | 2026-10-14 |
| GoStockUp | Black Caviar Osetra tin (medium) 250 g | 250 g | $249.52 | $28.30 | 2026-10-14 |
| GoStockUp | Black Caviar Osetra tin 125 g | 125 g | $125.87 | $28.55 | 2026-10-14 |
| Costco | Plaza Osetra Kilo Pack (1 kg) | 1000 g | $1399.99 | $39.69 | 2026-10-14 |
| Costco | Plaza Osetra (Bulgarian) 2 oz × 3 | 170.1 g | $249.99 | $41.67 | 2026-10-14 |
See all of them: Kaluga · Osetra · Cheapest Osetra
FAQ
What's the difference between Kaluga and Osetra caviar?
Kaluga hybrid (Huso dauricus × Acipenser schrenckii) has larger, firm pearls with a buttery taste. Osetra (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) has medium-to-large pearls with a nutty taste. One seller lists Kaluga hybrid pearls at 3.2–3.5 mm and Ossetra at 2.8–3.2 mm.
Is Kaluga or Osetra more expensive?
In our data, the median price per ounce is $38.33 for Kaluga (8 sized listings) and $48.20 for Osetra (17 sized listings).
Is Kaluga the same as Beluga?
No. Kaluga is a close relative of Beluga, and Kaluga hybrids are sold as the closest legal alternative in the US, where Beluga import is banned.
Prices come from sellers' public pages and show the date we checked them. "Per oz" uses 28.35 g per oz. Prices change, so confirm at checkout. Disclosure.