Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (137 NT$) | 138 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 229 (91 NT$) | 117 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (55 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (26 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (34 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (40 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (115 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (40 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (19 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (24 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (180 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (36 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (12 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,053 (14,303 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (9,101 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (1,442 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (7,641 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (6,018 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (1,664 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (191 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (12,659 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (1,523 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (152 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (257 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (1,632 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (965 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (1,685 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (1,698 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 65% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (387,206 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (14 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 692 (275 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (134 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 348 (138 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (216 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,751 (695 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (106 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 153 (61 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (79 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (32 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (42 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (140 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (566 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (209 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (802 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (1,104 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (119 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (45 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (77 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,848 (20,172 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (0.82 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (958 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (37 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 71 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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