- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Algeria
- Irkutsk
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 289 (535 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 193 (358 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (202 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (94 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 70 (130 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (169 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (417 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (155 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (90 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (89 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (904 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | - 30% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (131 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (41 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | - 18% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (70,318 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,580 (43,698 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (6,215 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (39,472 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 17,254 (31,975 Dinar) | 32,141 Dinar | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (4,067 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | - 16% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (888 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 83% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (58,404 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (7,226 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (695 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (811 Dinar) | 777 Dinar | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (7,686 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (4,188 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (6,870 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (7,640 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (1,635,446 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (65 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (1,250 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (614 Dinar) | 626 Dinar | - 2% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (734 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | + 229% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (936 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | + 148% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (1,756 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (473 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (324 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (353 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (137 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (159 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (650 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | + 56% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (2,423 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (851 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (2,128 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (4,965 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (560 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (244 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (373 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | - 5% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 17,254 (31,975 Dinar) | 70,568 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (3.78 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (4,481 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | + 52% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (246 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
332,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 233,275 Dinar
(руб 125,877)
in Irkutsk.
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