Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 121% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 105% | |||
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| Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 105% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (руб 882) | руб 345 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (руб 565) | руб 229 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.21 (руб 267) | руб 140 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (руб 83) | руб 64 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (руб 230) | руб 87 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (руб 200) | руб 100 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (руб 413) | руб 291 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (руб 141) | руб 102 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.62 (руб 51) | руб 48 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (руб 112) | руб 60 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (руб 799) | руб 453 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (руб 160) | руб 90 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (руб 63) | руб 30 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 166% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (руб 94,644) | руб 36,053 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €773 (руб 64,189) | руб 22,940 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €256 (руб 21,209) | руб 3,634 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €694 (руб 57,634) | руб 19,260 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €456 (руб 37,872) | руб 15,170 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (руб 8,886) | руб 4,196 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (руб 1,538) | руб 480 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (руб 26,927) | руб 31,910 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (руб 11,748) | руб 3,838 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (руб 627) | руб 383 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (руб 1,084) | руб 648 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is 64% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (руб 8,119) | руб 4,115 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (руб 3,297) | руб 2,432 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (руб 7,582) | руб 4,247 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (руб 9,941) | руб 4,280 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) is 183% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,770 (руб 1,723,672) | руб 976,036 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (руб 156) | руб 36 | + 330% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (руб 2,490) | руб 692 | + 260% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (руб 688) | руб 337 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 91% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 688) | руб 348 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 669) | руб 545 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (руб 4,067) | руб 1,751 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 (руб 439) | руб 266 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (руб 297) | руб 153 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.02 (руб 334) | руб 198 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (руб 156) | руб 82 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (руб 176) | руб 105 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,682) | руб 354 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 69% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tallinn | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (руб 2,745) | руб 1,426 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (руб 1,363) | руб 527 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (руб 5,718) | руб 2,022 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (руб 5,515) | руб 2,782 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (руб 659) | руб 301 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (руб 268) | руб 114 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (руб 326) | руб 193 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (руб 48,404) | руб 50,848 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (руб 4.15) | руб 2.08 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (руб 4,319) | руб 2,414 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (руб 423) | руб 93 | + 353% | |
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TOTAL | + 121% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 225 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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