Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 433 (£3.90) | £13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 325 (£2.93) | £6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (£1.57) | £3.87 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 89 (£0.80) | £1.20 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 126 (£1.13) | £3.27 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 204 (£1.84) | £2.36 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 372 (£3.36) | £5.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 120 (£1.08) | £2.35 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (£0.44) | £1.03 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (£0.69) | £2.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (£4.77) | £9 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (£1.32) | £1.79 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (£0.34) | £1.34 | - 75% | |
| 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 38,219 (£345) | £953 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,343 (£229) | £1,073 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,648 (£33) | £297 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,565 (£186) | £702 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,892 (£161) | £544 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,735 (£70) | £125 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 (£4.45) | £25 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 (£274) | £418 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 (£35) | £129 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (£3.88) | £7 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (£7) | £13 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,709 (£33) | £69 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,481 (£22) | £37 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,506 (£41) | £99 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,025 (£36) | £52 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,036,780 (£9,355) | £17,412 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (£0.37) | £1.52 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,009 (£9) | £65 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 359 (£3.24) | £18 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% 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 (£3.13) | £2.31 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 (£5.75) | £4.96 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 (£15) | £94 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 (£2.49) | £2.68 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (£1.49) | £1.57 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 216 (£1.95) | £4.18 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 103 (£0.93) | £2.17 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 119 (£1.07) | £1.68 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 (£3.33) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,269 (£11) | £61 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (£5.00) | £15 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 (£24) | £83 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 (£26) | £72 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 (£2.74) | £7 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 133 (£1.20) | £3.57 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (£1.64) | £4.42 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 (£497) | £502 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.25 (£0.03) | £0.09 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,706 (£24) | £50 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 113 (£1.02) | £11 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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