Cost of living in Paris (France) is 286% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 282% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 282% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Paris | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (руб 1,747) | руб 345 | + 406% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (руб 1,062) | руб 229 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (руб 607) | руб 140 | + 335% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (руб 147) | руб 64 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.64 (руб 492) | руб 87 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 (руб 297) | руб 100 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (руб 681) | руб 291 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.38 (руб 295) | руб 102 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.10 (руб 183) | руб 48 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (руб 231) | руб 60 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (руб 881) | руб 453 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (руб 193) | руб 90 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (руб 108) | руб 30 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 419% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 419% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Paris | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,570 (руб 224,180) | руб 36,053 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,023 (руб 176,477) | руб 22,940 | + 669% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (руб 14,701) | руб 3,634 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,524 (руб 132,920) | руб 19,260 | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,175 (руб 102,462) | руб 15,170 | + 575% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (руб 9,882) | руб 4,196 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (руб 1,751) | руб 480 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (руб 28,683) | руб 31,910 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (руб 12,304) | руб 3,838 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (руб 723) | руб 383 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (руб 1,351) | руб 648 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 59% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (руб 7,246) | руб 4,115 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (руб 2,952) | руб 2,432 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (руб 9,484) | руб 4,247 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (руб 11,644) | руб 4,280 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 461% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 461% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,315 (руб 2,120,652) | руб 976,036 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (руб 182) | руб 36 | + 403% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (руб 6,835) | руб 692 | + 888% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (руб 1,554) | руб 337 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 101% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (руб 516) | руб 348 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (руб 602) | руб 545 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (руб 2,658) | руб 1,751 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.48 (руб 391) | руб 266 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.41 (руб 472) | руб 153 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.57 (руб 311) | руб 198 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (руб 215) | руб 82 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (руб 190) | руб 105 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (руб 1,874) | руб 354 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 154% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Paris | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (руб 4,619) | руб 1,426 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (руб 1,954) | руб 527 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €132 (руб 11,471) | руб 2,022 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (руб 6,420) | руб 2,782 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 960) | руб 301 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.51 (руб 393) | руб 114 | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (руб 579) | руб 193 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (руб 41,256) | руб 50,848 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (руб 20) | руб 2.08 | + 877% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (руб 3,419) | руб 2,414 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (руб 802) | руб 93 | + 759% | |
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TOTAL | + 286% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 546 prices entered by 108 different people.
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