Cost of living in Irkutsk (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Irkutsk (Russia) is 52% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 365 (28元) | 69元 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 249 (19元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 148 (12元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (5.12元) | 13元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (11元) | 10元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 305 (24元) | 44元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 (8元) | 11元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (3.91元) | 7元 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (4.83元) | 6元 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 452 (35元) | 62元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 99 (8元) | 18元 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (2.70元) | 20元 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Irkutsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,269 (2,985元) | 2,770元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 25,434 (1,984元) | 1,638元 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,628 (283元) | 400元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 20,586 (1,606元) | 1,746元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 15,498 (1,209元) | 1,108元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,700 (601元) | 300元 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 494 (38元) | 100元 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 30,321 (2,365元) | 4,000元 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,840 (300元) | 600元 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (34元) | 30元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (60元) | 50元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Irkutsk (Russia) is 41% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,980 (310元) | 484元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,374 (185元) | 363元 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,199 (406元) | 500元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,437 (346元) | 500元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Irkutsk (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,036,780 (80,874元) | 226,253元 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (3.22元) | 6.00元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 725 (57元) | 150元 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 355 (28元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Irkutsk (Russia) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 347 (27元) | 10元 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 638 (50元) | 20元 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,631 (127元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 276 (22元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (13元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 200 (16元) | 30元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (6元) | 12元 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (8元) | 5.00元 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 369 (29元) | 25元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Irkutsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Irkutsk | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,395 (109元) | 80元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,613 (204元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,827 (220元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 304 (24元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 120 (9元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 181 (14元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,071 (4,296元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.57 (0.20元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,537 (198元) | 175元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 112 (9元) | 100元 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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