- Cost of Living
- Russia
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- Irkutsk
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 289 (₨312) | ₨135 | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 193 (₨209) | ₨150 | + 39% | |
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 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 70 (₨76) | ₨55 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 91 (₨98) | ₨27 | + 258% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 225 (₨243) | ₨327 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 84 (₨90) | ₨103 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (₨53) | ₨12 | + 322% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 48 (₨52) | ₨87 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 488 (₨527) | ₨820 | - 36% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 71 (₨77) | ₨73 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (₨24) | ₨23 | + 5% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 88% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,944 (₨41,020) | ₨11,494 | + 257% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 23,580 (₨25,491) | ₨12,849 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (₨3,625) | ₨1,099 | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,299 (₨23,026) | ₨10,000 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 17,254 (₨18,652) | ₨5,000 | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (₨2,372) | ₨1,605 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (₨518) | ₨525 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 31,515 (₨34,069) | ₨52,348 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (₨4,215) | ₨7,470 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (₨405) | ₨220 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 438 (₨473) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 12% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,147 (₨4,483) | ₨1,846 | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,260 (₨2,443) | ₨2,741 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,707 (₨4,008) | ₨3,488 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,123 (₨4,457) | ₨2,747 | + 62% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (₨954,023) | ₨2,100,000 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (₨38) | ₨28 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (₨729) | ₨900 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (₨358) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (₨428) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 505 (₨546) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 947 (₨1,024) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (₨276) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (₨189) | ₨50 | + 278% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 190 (₨206) | ₨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 (₨379) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 48% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,307 (₨1,413) | ₨500 | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 459 (₨497) | ₨250 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (₨1,242) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,679 (₨2,897) | ₨1,000 | + 190% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (₨327) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 132 (₨143) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (₨218) | ₨100 | + 118% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 17,254 (₨18,652) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.04 (₨2.21) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,418 (₨2,614) | ₨1,000 | + 161% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (₨144) | ₨200 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 ₨36,403
(руб 33,674)
in Irkutsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Alwar.
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