Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 365 (£3.16) | £15 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 249 (£2.15) | £5.39 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (£1.28) | £2.54 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (£0.57) | £1.13 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (£0.77) | £2.28 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (£1.21) | £1.79 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 305 (£2.64) | £2.69 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 (£0.91) | £1.84 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (£0.43) | £0.85 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (£0.54) | £1.60 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (£3.91) | £7 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 (£0.86) | £1.61 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (£0.30) | £1.12 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 71% 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 38,269 (£331) | £1,144 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,434 (£220) | £904 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,628 (£31) | £297 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,586 (£178) | £569 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,498 (£134) | £453 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,700 (£67) | £125 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 (£4.27) | £25 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 (£262) | £386 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 (£33) | £110 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (£3.72) | £7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (£7) | £12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,980 (£34) | £44 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,374 (£21) | £26 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,199 (£45) | £54 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,437 (£38) | £74 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 87% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 87% 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 1,036,780 (£8,975) | £24,333 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (£0.36) | £1.62 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 725 (£6) | £89 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 355 (£3.07) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 47% 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 347 (£3.01) | £3.03 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 (£5.52) | £4.55 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 (£2.39) | £2.75 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (£1.43) | £1.32 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 200 (£1.73) | £3.71 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (£0.71) | £1.73 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (£0.85) | £1.61 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 (£3.20) | £13 | - 75% | |
| 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 1,395 (£12) | £31 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (£4.80) | £15 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 (£23) | £62 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 (£24) | £50 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 (£2.63) | £8 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (£1.04) | £2.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (£1.57) | £3.20 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 (£477) | £389 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (£0.02) | £0.09 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,537 (£22) | £32 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 112 (£0.97) | £13 | - 93% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 144 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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