Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 365 | руб 360 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 249 | руб 434 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 | руб 226 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 | руб 96 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 | руб 122 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 | руб 292 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 305 | руб 457 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 | руб 200 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 | руб 60 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 | руб 93 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 | руб 960 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 | руб 150 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 | руб 29 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,269 | руб 53,570 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,434 | руб 35,500 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,628 | руб 8,849 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,586 | руб 37,673 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,498 | руб 28,148 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,700 | руб 5,361 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 | руб 1,119 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 | руб 38,283 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 | руб 6,491 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 | руб 526 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 | руб 1,680 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,980 | руб 7,111 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,374 | руб 3,561 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,199 | руб 7,045 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,437 | руб 5,312 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,036,780 | руб 760,286 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 | руб 53 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 725 | руб 1,147 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 356 | руб 1,188 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 347 | руб 436 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 | руб 531 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 | руб 1,101 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 | руб 207 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 | руб 260 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 200 | руб 286 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 | руб 133 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 | руб 139 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 | руб 428 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,395 | руб 1,735 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 | руб 684 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 | руб 3,087 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 | руб 4,341 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 | руб 360 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 | руб 179 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 | руб 298 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 | руб 54,381 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 | руб 4.12 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,537 | руб 6,759 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 112 | руб 163 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 150 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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