Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 314 (₨311) | ₨524 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 201 (₨199) | ₨232 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 125 (₨124) | ₨178 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (₨60) | ₨53 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 74 (₨74) | ₨74 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 (₨88) | ₨38 | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 238 (₨236) | ₨147 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (₨86) | ₨133 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (₨50) | ₨19 | + 169% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (₨49) | ₨109 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 423 (₨419) | ₨819 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 75 (₨74) | ₨75 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (₨22) | ₨27 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 35,919 (₨35,553) | ₨21,065 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,358 (₨22,130) | ₨15,843 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (₨3,319) | ₨3,761 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,866 (₨19,664) | ₨28,261 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,841 (₨16,670) | ₨9,442 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (₨2,172) | ₨3,583 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (₨474) | ₨967 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 31,515 (₨31,195) | ₨36,957 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (₨3,860) | ₨11,203 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (₨371) | ₨332 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 269 (₨267) | ₨148 | + 80% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,131 (₨4,089) | ₨2,276 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,263 (₨2,240) | ₨2,500 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,029 (₨3,988) | ₨3,034 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,180 (₨4,138) | ₨2,269 | + 82% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (₨873,520) | ₨734,341 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (₨35) | ₨67 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (₨668) | ₨1,157 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 (₨328) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (₨392) | ₨174 | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 592 (₨586) | ₨500 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,135 (₨1,124) | ₨500 | + 125% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (₨250) | ₨250 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (₨173) | ₨152 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (₨196) | ₨189 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 78 (₨77) | ₨106 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (₨85) | ₨73 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 339 (₨336) | ₨190 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,305 (₨1,292) | ₨1,199 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 501 (₨496) | ₨451 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (₨1,137) | ₨1,423 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,678 (₨2,650) | ₨1,473 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (₨299) | ₨525 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 126 (₨124) | ₨164 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (₨202) | ₨177 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,723 (₨35,359) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (₨2.54) | ₨2.83 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,371 (₨2,346) | ₨2,533 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 85 (₨84) | ₨187 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨66,000 in Ghaziabad you would need to make just about ₨59,763 (руб 60,377) in Irkutsk.
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