- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Irkutsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 275 (C$5.90) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 234 (C$5.01) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (C$2.33) | C$5.67 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (C$1.09) | C$2.40 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (C$1.50) | C$4.13 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (C$1.95) | C$2.54 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (C$4.81) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (C$1.79) | C$3.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (C$1.04) | C$3.02 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (C$1.07) | C$2.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (C$10) | C$15 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (C$1.52) | C$2.18 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (C$0.47) | C$1.87 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (C$812) | C$1,186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,654 (C$506) | C$982 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (C$72) | C$104 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (C$456) | C$919 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,756 (C$359) | C$695 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,755 (C$59) | C$64 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (C$675) | C$393 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (C$83) | C$111 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (C$9) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (C$89) | C$61 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (C$48) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (C$79) | C$95 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (C$88) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 916,076 (C$19,607) | C$23,851 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (C$0.73) | C$1.19 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (C$14) | C$47 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (C$20) | C$85 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (C$5.47) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (C$3.74) | C$2.88 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (C$4.07) | C$3.82 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (C$1.58) | C$3.16 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (C$1.84) | C$2.53 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (C$28) | C$45 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (C$25) | C$84 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (C$57) | C$89 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (C$6) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (C$2.82) | C$5.72 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (C$4.31) | C$5.43 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,530 (C$118) | C$141 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (C$52) | C$34 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (C$2.85) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,915
(руб 89,450)
in Irkutsk.
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