Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 219 (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (C$3.07) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (C$1.85) | C$4.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (C$2.21) | C$3.17 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (C$2.24) | C$4.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (C$1.05) | C$3.76 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (C$1.32) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 86 (C$1.89) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (C$0.61) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 58% 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 36,053 (C$793) | C$2,136 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (C$505) | C$1,241 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (C$80) | C$124 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (C$424) | C$1,120 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (C$334) | C$805 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (C$92) | C$66 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (C$11) | C$54 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (C$702) | C$311 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (C$84) | C$97 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (C$91) | C$60 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (C$93) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (C$94) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (C$21,468) | C$22,942 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (C$0.80) | C$1.40 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 685 (C$15) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 351 (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,269 (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (C$5.86) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (C$2.98) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (C$4.35) | C$4.33 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (C$1.70) | C$3.16 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 106 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (C$31) | C$51 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (C$44) | C$135 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (C$61) | C$96 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 118 (C$2.60) | C$5.42 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (C$4.25) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,869 (C$833) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (C$53) | C$37 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (C$2.05) | C$11 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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