Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 433 (kr35) | kr125 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 325 (kr27) | kr72 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (kr14) | kr37 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 89 (kr7) | kr11 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 126 (kr10) | kr31 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 204 (kr17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 372 (kr30) | kr52 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (kr10) | kr18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (kr4.01) | kr11 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (kr6) | kr13 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (kr43) | kr81 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (kr12) | kr19 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (kr3.06) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,219 (kr3,124) | kr10,293 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,343 (kr2,071) | kr7,078 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,648 (kr298) | kr1,303 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,565 (kr1,681) | kr6,025 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,892 (kr1,462) | kr4,137 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,735 (kr632) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 (kr40) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 (kr2,478) | kr3,019 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 (kr314) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (kr35) | kr52 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (kr63) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,709 (kr303) | kr781 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,481 (kr203) | kr237 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,506 (kr368) | kr597 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,025 (kr329) | kr1,050 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,036,780 (kr84,736) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (kr3.37) | kr12 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,009 (kr82) | kr388 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 359 (kr29) | kr266 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 347 (kr28) | kr58 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 (kr52) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 (kr133) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 (kr23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 216 (kr18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 103 (kr8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 119 (kr10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 (kr30) | kr181 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,269 (kr104) | kr380 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (kr45) | kr219 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 (kr214) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 (kr231) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 (kr25) | kr73 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (kr11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (kr15) | kr33 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 (kr4,501) | kr2,962 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.25 (kr0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,706 (kr221) | kr255 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 113 (kr9) | kr47 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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