Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 314 (£3.11) | £13 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 205 (£2.03) | £5.57 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 125 (£1.24) | £3.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (£0.63) | £0.87 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 77 (£0.76) | £2.43 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 96 (£0.95) | £1.91 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 265 (£2.63) | £3.58 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (£0.92) | £1.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (£0.49) | £1.13 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 53 (£0.52) | £2.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 423 (£4.20) | £7 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 83 (£0.82) | £1.64 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 24 (£0.24) | £1.04 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 33,980 (£337) | £1,117 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 20,870 (£207) | £868 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (£36) | £170 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,726 (£196) | £661 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,164 (£150) | £621 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (£42) | £125 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (£4.77) | £21 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (£317) | £386 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (£38) | £110 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 360 (£3.57) | £7 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (£6) | £12 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (£41) | £63 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,263 (£22) | £30 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (£42) | £72 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (£42) | £68 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (£8,754) | £17,932 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.35) | £1.25 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 681 (£7) | £65 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 342 (£3.39) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 351 (£3.48) | £3.03 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (£5.41) | £4.55 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,269 (£13) | £62 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (£2.50) | £2.75 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 135 (£1.34) | £1.32 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (£1.96) | £3.71 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (£0.77) | £1.73 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 85 (£0.84) | £1.61 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 348 (£3.45) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,305 (£13) | £31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 501 (£4.97) | £18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,696 (£17) | £62 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,776 (£28) | £60 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 300 (£2.98) | £8 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 118 (£1.17) | £2.75 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 199 (£1.97) | £3.83 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,869 (£376) | £389 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,371 (£24) | £37 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (£0.93) | £9 | - 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 61 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
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