Cost of Living in Irkutsk
Summary of cost of living in Irkutsk, Russia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,511.7$ (191,470.7руб), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 682.0$ (51,986.5руб), excluding rent.
- Irkutsk is 42.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Irkutsk is, on average, 67.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 650.00 руб | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 2,750.00 руб | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 500.00 руб | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 150.00 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 250.00 руб | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 235.00 руб | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 110.00 руб | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 49.17 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 110.62 руб | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 45.36 руб | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 63.50 руб | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 147.00 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 544.31 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 246.07 руб | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 476.27 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 99.56 руб | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 83.37 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 112.15 руб | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 158.76 руб | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 35.83 руб | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 29.94 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 196.67 руб | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 63.33 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 93.33 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 215.00 руб | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 269.00 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 руб | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 150.00 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 80.47 руб | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 480.00 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 65.91 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,925,000.00 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,318,550.00 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 7,500.00 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 525.00 руб | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 850.00 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 3,225.00 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,466.67 руб | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 500.00 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 22,500.00 руб | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 270,000.00 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,987.50 руб | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,333.33 руб | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,666.67 руб | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 8,333.33 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 35,300.00 руб | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 26,642.86 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 73,750.00 руб | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 46,500.00 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 20,542.20 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,667.36 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 65,800.00 руб | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 22.83 | |
Prices in Irkutsk
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Last update: 14 April 2026
Last update: 14 April 2026
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