Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 56% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 64% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 345 (132 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 229 (88 NT$) | 159 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (53 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (25 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (33 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 100 (38 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 291 (111 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 102 (39 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 48 (18 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (23 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 453 (173 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 90 (34 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (11 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 55% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 36,053 (13,753 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 22,940 (8,751 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,634 (1,386 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 19,260 (7,347 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,170 (5,787 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,196 (1,600 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 480 (183 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 31,910 (12,172 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,838 (1,464 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 383 (146 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 648 (247 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 24% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,115 (1,570 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,432 (928 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,247 (1,620 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,280 (1,633 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 63% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 976,036 (372,315 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (14 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 692 (264 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 337 (129 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 348 (133 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 545 (208 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,751 (668 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 266 (102 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 153 (58 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (76 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (31 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (40 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 354 (135 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,426 (544 NT$) | 582 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 527 (201 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,022 (771 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,782 (1,061 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (115 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 114 (44 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 193 (74 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,848 (19,396 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.08 (0.79 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,414 (921 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 93 (36 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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