- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Irkutsk
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 289 (£3.68) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 193 (£2.46) | £5.50 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (£1.39) | £3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (£0.65) | £0.80 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (£0.89) | £2.15 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (£1.16) | £1.42 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (£2.87) | £4.91 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (£1.07) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (£0.62) | £0.81 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (£0.62) | £1.64 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (£0.90) | £1.79 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (£0.28) | £0.70 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (£483) | £1,307 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,654 (£301) | £1,091 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (£43) | £186 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (£271) | £686 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,756 (£214) | £568 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (£28) | £154 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (£402) | £351 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (£50) | £80 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (£4.78) | £8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (£5.58) | £12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (£53) | £67 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (£29) | £32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (£47) | £60 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (£53) | £64 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (£11,245) | £17,989 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (£0.44) | £1.15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (£9) | £60 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (£4.22) | £18 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (£5.05) | £3.17 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (£6) | £5.88 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (£12) | £74 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (£3.25) | £2.55 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (£2.23) | £1.49 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (£2.43) | £3.31 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (£0.94) | £1.53 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (£1.10) | £1.81 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (£4.47) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (£17) | £35 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (£5.85) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (£15) | £67 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (£34) | £56 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (£3.85) | £7 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (£1.68) | £2.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (£2.57) | £3.56 | - 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (£31) | £37 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (£1.69) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,762
(руб 138,290)
in Irkutsk.
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