Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 314 (S/. 15) | S/. 24 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 201 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 125 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 (S/. 2.95) | S/. 4.20 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 74 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 6 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 (S/. 4.34) | S/. 3.81 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 238 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 (S/. 4.23) | S/. 4.41 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (S/. 2.47) | S/. 2.44 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 (S/. 2.41) | S/. 5.23 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 423 (S/. 21) | S/. 42 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 75 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 7 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (S/. 1.07) | S/. 1.62 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 35,919 (S/. 1,755) | S/. 2,914 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,358 (S/. 1,092) | S/. 1,676 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 (S/. 164) | S/. 205 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,866 (S/. 971) | S/. 2,252 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,841 (S/. 823) | S/. 1,169 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,194 (S/. 107) | S/. 160 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (S/. 23) | S/. 69 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 31,515 (S/. 1,540) | S/. 1,261 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 (S/. 191) | S/. 339 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 (S/. 18) | S/. 34 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 269 (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,131 (S/. 202) | S/. 155 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,263 (S/. 111) | S/. 89 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,029 (S/. 197) | S/. 249 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,180 (S/. 204) | S/. 248 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 (S/. 43,122) | S/. 66,001 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (S/. 1.70) | S/. 3.71 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 (S/. 33) | S/. 122 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 335 (S/. 16) | S/. 38 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 (S/. 19) | S/. 21 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 592 (S/. 29) | S/. 22 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,135 (S/. 55) | S/. 73 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 78 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 4.59 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 (S/. 4.20) | S/. 4.43 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 339 (S/. 17) | S/. 43 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,305 (S/. 64) | S/. 35 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 501 (S/. 24) | S/. 34 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 (S/. 56) | S/. 90 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,678 (S/. 131) | S/. 107 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 (S/. 15) | S/. 25 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 126 (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,723 (S/. 1,746) | S/. 1,819 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (S/. 0.13) | S/. 0.61 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,371 (S/. 116) | S/. 163 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 85 (S/. 4.16) | S/. 16 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,200 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 5,681 (руб 116,260) in Irkutsk.
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