Cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 80% | |||
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Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 314 ($4.10) | $19 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 201 ($2.62) | $9 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 125 ($1.63) | $7 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 60 ($0.79) | $1.69 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 74 ($0.97) | $6 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 89 ($1.16) | $7 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 238 ($3.10) | $10 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 87 ($1.13) | $4.89 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 ($0.66) | $2.41 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 49 ($0.64) | $3.43 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 423 ($5.52) | $16 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 75 ($0.97) | $2.56 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 ($0.29) | $4.30 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 83% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 35,919 ($469) | $2,610 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,358 ($292) | $1,963 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,353 ($44) | $279 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,866 ($259) | $1,732 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 16,841 ($220) | $1,316 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,194 ($29) | $143 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 479 ($6) | $41 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 31,515 ($411) | $450 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,899 ($51) | $132 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 375 ($4.89) | $14 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 269 ($3.51) | $26 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,131 ($54) | $66 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,263 ($30) | $75 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,029 ($53) | $101 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,180 ($55) | $172 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 882,500 ($11,511) | $25,902 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 ($0.45) | $1.03 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 675 ($9) | $42 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 332 ($4.32) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 396 ($5.17) | $12 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 592 ($8) | $29 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,135 ($15) | $115 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 ($3.29) | $9 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 ($2.28) | $4.89 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 ($2.58) | $5.81 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 78 ($1.02) | $5.70 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 86 ($1.12) | $2.05 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 339 ($4.43) | $25 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,305 ($17) | $58 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 501 ($7) | $26 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,149 ($15) | $123 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,678 ($35) | $110 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 302 ($3.94) | $13 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 126 ($1.64) | $6 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 ($2.67) | $7 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,723 ($466) | $429 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 ($0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,371 ($31) | $51 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 85 ($1.11) | $10 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 73% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,500 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,254 (руб 172,812) in Irkutsk.
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