Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 229 (AU$5.95) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (AU$3.62) | AU$5.72 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.58 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (AU$2.25) | AU$5.75 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (AU$2.60) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (AU$2.64) | AU$4.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (AU$1.24) | AU$3.96 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (AU$1.55) | AU$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (AU$2.34) | AU$2.27 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (AU$0.77) | AU$1.95 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 71% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,053 (AU$935) | AU$3,444 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (AU$595) | AU$2,174 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (AU$94) | AU$246 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (AU$500) | AU$1,884 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (AU$393) | AU$2,412 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (AU$109) | AU$127 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (AU$12) | AU$57 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (AU$828) | AU$546 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (AU$100) | AU$276 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (AU$107) | AU$86 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (AU$63) | AU$58 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (AU$110) | AU$115 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (AU$111) | AU$116 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 77% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (AU$25,316) | AU$44,582 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.84 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 692 (AU$18) | AU$164 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 29% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 348 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,751 (AU$45) | AU$64 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 153 (AU$3.98) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (AU$5.14) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (AU$2.12) | AU$3.62 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.06 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (AU$9) | AU$41 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Irkutsk | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (AU$37) | AU$70 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (AU$52) | AU$122 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (AU$72) | AU$119 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (AU$2.97) | AU$5.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (AU$5.02) | AU$9 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,869 (AU$982) | AU$617 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.49 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (AU$63) | AU$88 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (AU$2.42) | AU$37 | - 93% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
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