Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 48 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 229 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 36 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (Dirham 3.35) | Dirham 6 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (Dirham 2.48) | Dirham 4.58 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 52 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (Dirham 4.69) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 4.24 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 80% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,053 (Dirham 1,874) | Dirham 11,443 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (Dirham 1,193) | Dirham 7,963 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 989 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (Dirham 1,001) | Dirham 5,997 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (Dirham 789) | Dirham 3,669 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 558 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 184 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (Dirham 1,659) | Dirham 1,419 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 338 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 51 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 243 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 277 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 460 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 465 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (Dirham 50,744) | Dirham 104,094 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (Dirham 1.88) | Dirham 3.29 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 692 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 82 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 39 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 348 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 14 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 56 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,751 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 382 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 153 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 20 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 20 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 63 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 188 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 121 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 783 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 470 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 64 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 23 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 38 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,848 (Dirham 2,644) | Dirham 2,128 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 1.28 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 317 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 21 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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