- Cost of Living
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Irkutsk
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 275 (£3.57) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 234 (£3.03) | £5.50 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (£1.41) | £3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (£0.66) | £0.80 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (£0.91) | £2.15 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (£1.18) | £1.42 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (£2.91) | £4.91 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (£1.08) | £1.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (£0.63) | £0.84 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (£0.64) | £1.64 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (£6) | £7 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (£0.92) | £1.80 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (£0.28) | £0.71 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (£491) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,654 (£306) | £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 (£276) | £686 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,756 (£217) | £568 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,755 (£36) | £154 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (£6) | £22 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (£408) | £351 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (£50) | £80 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (£4.86) | £8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (£5.67) | £11 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (£54) | £67 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (£29) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (£48) | £60 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (£53) | £64 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 916,076 (£11,859) | £17,989 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (£0.44) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (£9) | £60 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (£4.29) | £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 (£5.13) | £3.17 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (£7) | £5.88 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (£12) | £73 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (£3.31) | £2.55 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (£2.26) | £1.49 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (£2.46) | £3.50 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (£0.96) | £1.63 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (£1.11) | £1.96 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (£4.54) | £14 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (£17) | £36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (£5.95) | £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 (£35) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (£3.91) | £7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (£1.71) | £2.76 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (£2.61) | £3.65 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,530 (£72) | £122 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (£1.72) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 334 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,717
(руб 132,635)
in Irkutsk.
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