- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Irkutsk
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 289 (£3.36) | £15 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 193 (£2.25) | £5.50 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (£1.27) | £3.42 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (£0.59) | £0.81 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 70 (£0.82) | £2.15 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (£1.06) | £1.37 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (£2.62) | £4.65 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (£0.97) | £1.77 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (£0.57) | £0.79 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (£0.56) | £1.64 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (£5.68) | £7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (£0.82) | £1.76 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (£0.26) | £0.76 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (£442) | £1,307 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,580 (£275) | £1,091 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (£39) | £181 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (£248) | £686 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 17,254 (£201) | £568 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (£26) | £117 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (£5.58) | £22 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (£367) | £356 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (£45) | £79 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (£4.37) | £8 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (£5.10) | £12 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (£48) | £67 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (£26) | £32 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (£43) | £60 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (£48) | £64 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (£10,278) | £17,989 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.41) | £1.14 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (£8) | £60 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (£3.86) | £18 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (£4.62) | £3.17 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (£5.88) | £5.88 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (£11) | £61 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (£2.97) | £2.60 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (£2.04) | £1.39 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (£2.22) | £3.06 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (£0.86) | £1.57 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (£1.00) | £1.96 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (£4.08) | £15 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (£15) | £36 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (£5.35) | £18 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (£13) | £68 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (£31) | £56 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (£3.52) | £7 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (£1.54) | £2.76 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (£2.35) | £4.24 | - 45% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 17,254 (£201) | £401 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (£0.02) | £0.04 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (£28) | £37 | - 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (£1.55) | £9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,371
(руб 117,748)
in Irkutsk.
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