Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 433 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 325 (C$4.67) | C$12 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (C$2.51) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 89 (C$1.27) | C$2.09 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 126 (C$1.81) | C$4.37 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 204 (C$2.93) | C$3.95 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 372 (C$5.36) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (C$1.72) | C$4.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (C$0.71) | C$3.95 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (C$1.10) | C$3.64 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (C$8) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (C$2.11) | C$2.77 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (C$0.54) | C$2.11 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,219 (C$550) | C$2,417 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,343 (C$365) | C$1,456 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,648 (C$53) | C$120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,565 (C$296) | C$1,347 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,892 (C$258) | C$985 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,735 (C$111) | C$69 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 (C$7) | C$63 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 (C$436) | C$311 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 (C$55) | C$140 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,709 (C$53) | C$57 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,481 (C$36) | C$41 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,506 (C$65) | C$105 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,025 (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,036,780 (C$14,922) | C$24,609 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (C$0.59) | C$1.65 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,009 (C$15) | C$60 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 365 (C$5.25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 347 (C$5.00) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 (C$23) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 (C$3.97) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (C$2.38) | C$4.17 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 216 (C$3.11) | C$4.59 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 103 (C$1.48) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 119 (C$1.71) | C$3.02 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 (C$5.32) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,269 (C$18) | C$55 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 (C$38) | C$135 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 (C$41) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 (C$4.37) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (C$1.91) | C$4.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (C$2.61) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 (C$793) | C$647 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.25 (C$0.05) | C$0.24 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,706 (C$39) | C$37 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 113 (C$1.62) | C$13 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 107 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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