Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 46% cheaper than in Suzhou (China)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (31元) | 51元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 229 (20元) | 37元 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (12元) | 17元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (5.72元) | 18元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (8元) | 20元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (9元) | 9元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (26元) | 57元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (4.23元) | 8元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (5.31元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (40元) | 152元 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (8元) | 11元 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (2.63元) | 13元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 49% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,053 (3,197元) | 6,533元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (2,034元) | 3,169元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (322元) | 404元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (1,708元) | 5,523元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (1,345元) | 2,549元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (372元) | 209元 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (43元) | 133元 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (2,829元) | 3,116元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (340元) | 723元 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (34元) | 36元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (57元) | 36元 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 23% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (365元) | 445元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (216元) | 249元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (377元) | 646元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (380元) | 746元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (86,543元) | 151,549元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (3.21元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 692 (61元) | 98元 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 348 (31元) | 80元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (48元) | 47元 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,751 (155元) | 508元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (24元) | 73元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 153 (14元) | 49元 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (18元) | 38元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (31元) | 67元 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 43% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (126元) | 176元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (47元) | 108元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (179元) | 1,056元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (247元) | 481元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (27元) | 71元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (10元) | 34元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (17元) | 36元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,848 (4,509元) | 4,290元 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (0.18元) | 0.77元 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (214元) | 228元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (8元) | 50元 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 95 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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