Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 40% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Irkutsk | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 365 (RM18) | RM26 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 249 (RM12) | RM17 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (RM7) | RM9 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (RM3.17) | RM7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (RM4.31) | RM5.70 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (RM7) | RM4.77 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 305 (RM15) | RM21 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 (RM5.08) | RM12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (RM2.42) | RM3.45 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (RM2.99) | RM12 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (RM22) | RM76 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 (RM4.78) | RM4.36 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (RM1.67) | RM3.55 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,269 (RM1,849) | RM3,180 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,434 (RM1,229) | RM1,840 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,628 (RM175) | RM215 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,586 (RM994) | RM1,697 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,498 (RM749) | RM1,132 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,700 (RM372) | RM195 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 (RM24) | RM129 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 (RM1,465) | RM1,466 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 (RM186) | RM457 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (RM21) | RM27 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (RM37) | RM36 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 22% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,980 (RM192) | RM222 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,374 (RM115) | RM157 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,199 (RM251) | RM300 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,437 (RM214) | RM299 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,036,780 (RM50,085) | RM151,448 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (RM1.99) | RM2.18 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 725 (RM35) | RM107 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 356 (RM17) | RM16 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 347 (RM17) | RM14 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 (RM31) | RM27 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 (RM79) | RM93 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 (RM13) | RM22 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (RM8) | RM9 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 200 (RM10) | RM14 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (RM3.94) | RM8 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (RM4.76) | RM7 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 (RM18) | RM33 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 19% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Irkutsk | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,395 (RM67) | RM88 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (RM27) | RM35 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 (RM126) | RM175 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 (RM137) | RM144 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 (RM15) | RM29 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (RM5.80) | RM13 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (RM9) | RM17 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 (RM2,660) | RM2,128 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (RM0.12) | RM0.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,537 (RM123) | RM127 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 112 (RM5.40) | RM17 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 74 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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