Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (£4.67) | £13 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 229 (£3.10) | £5.57 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (£1.89) | £3.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (£0.87) | £0.87 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (£1.17) | £2.43 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (£1.36) | £1.91 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (£3.93) | £3.58 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (£1.37) | £1.83 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (£0.64) | £1.13 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (£0.81) | £2.17 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (£6) | £8 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (£1.22) | £1.61 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (£0.40) | £1.31 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 61% 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 36,053 (£488) | £1,272 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (£310) | £1,057 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (£49) | £271 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (£261) | £661 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (£205) | £485 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (£57) | £125 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (£6) | £21 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (£432) | £386 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (£52) | £110 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (£5.26) | £7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (£9) | £12 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (£56) | £63 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (£33) | £30 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (£57) | £72 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (£58) | £68 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (£13,203) | £17,932 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (£0.49) | £1.47 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 692 (£9) | £61 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (£4.56) | £11 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 19% 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 348 (£4.71) | £3.03 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (£7) | £4.55 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,751 (£24) | £62 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (£3.60) | £2.75 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 153 (£2.07) | £1.32 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (£2.68) | £3.71 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (£1.10) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (£1.43) | £1.61 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (£4.79) | £13 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (£19) | £31 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (£27) | £62 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (£38) | £60 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (£4.06) | £8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (£1.55) | £2.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (£2.62) | £3.83 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 43,230 (£585) | £389 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (£0.03) | £0.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (£33) | £37 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (£1.26) | £9 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 89 prices entered by 13 different people.
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