- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Canada
- Irkutsk
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 289 (C$6) | C$14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 193 (C$4.22) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (C$2.38) | C$5.67 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (C$1.11) | C$2.31 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (C$1.53) | C$4.13 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (C$1.99) | C$2.54 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (C$4.91) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (C$1.83) | C$3.55 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (C$1.06) | C$3.02 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (C$1.05) | C$2.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (C$1.55) | C$2.18 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (C$0.48) | C$1.87 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (C$829) | C$1,209 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,654 (C$517) | C$1,030 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (C$73) | C$104 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (C$465) | C$919 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,756 (C$366) | C$695 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (C$48) | C$64 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (C$10) | C$39 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (C$689) | C$393 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (C$85) | C$111 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (C$91) | C$58 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (C$49) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (C$81) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (C$90) | C$87 | + 4% | |
| 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 882,500 (C$19,283) | C$23,851 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (C$0.76) | C$1.19 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (C$15) | C$47 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (C$9) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (C$21) | C$80 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (C$5.58) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (C$3.82) | C$2.88 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (C$4.16) | C$3.82 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (C$1.61) | C$3.16 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (C$1.88) | C$2.53 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (C$29) | C$45 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (C$25) | C$84 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (C$59) | C$89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (C$2.88) | C$5.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (C$4.40) | C$5.43 | - 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 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$53) | C$34 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (C$2.90) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,809
(руб 82,791)
in Irkutsk.
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