- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Irkutsk
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 275 (₨299) | ₨135 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 234 (₨254) | ₨150 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 109 (₨118) | ₨100 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (₨55) | ₨46 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 70 (₨76) | ₨55 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (₨99) | ₨27 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (₨244) | ₨327 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (₨91) | ₨103 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (₨53) | ₨12 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (₨54) | ₨87 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (₨529) | ₨820 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (₨77) | ₨73 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (₨24) | ₨23 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 91% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (₨41,173) | ₨12,219 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,654 (₨25,667) | ₨12,849 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (₨3,639) | ₨1,099 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (₨23,112) | ₨10,000 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 16,756 (₨18,182) | ₨5,000 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,755 (₨2,990) | ₨1,605 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (₨520) | ₨525 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (₨34,197) | ₨52,348 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (₨4,231) | ₨7,470 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (₨407) | ₨220 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (₨475) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (₨4,500) | ₨1,846 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (₨2,452) | ₨2,741 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (₨4,023) | ₨3,488 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (₨4,473) | ₨2,747 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 916,076 (₨994,033) | ₨2,100,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (₨37) | ₨28 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (₨732) | ₨900 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (₨360) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (₨430) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (₨548) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (₨1,028) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (₨277) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (₨190) | ₨50 | + 279% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (₨207) | ₨160 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (₨80) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (₨93) | ₨48 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 351 (₨381) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (₨1,419) | ₨500 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (₨499) | ₨250 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (₨1,246) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (₨2,907) | ₨1,000 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (₨328) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (₨143) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (₨219) | ₨100 | + 119% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,530 (₨6,001) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (₨2.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (₨2,624) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (₨144) | ₨200 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 38 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨41,002
(руб 37,786)
in Irkutsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨35,000
in Alwar.
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