Irkutsk travel budget

Irkutsk: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Irkutsk

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Irkutsk for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 21 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 525* (48594 ₽)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 38 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1229* (113806 ₽)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2478* (229474 ₽)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Irkutsk compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Irkutsk in 2024 is 49% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Irkutsk in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Irkutsk by expense type

Restaurant budget in Irkutsk

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Irkutsk is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5/person
($ 4.4 to $ 17)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 28)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 3.9 to $ 5.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.8)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Irkutsk

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Irkutsk is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 29/night
($ 29 to $ 29)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 25/night
($ 17 to $ 33)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 34 to $ 71)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 73 to $ 165)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 25/month
($ 17 to $ 32)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 36/month
($ 27 to $ 46)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 108/month
($ 71 to $ 164)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Family room
Family room
$ 113/month
($ 44 to $ 199)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Irkutsk

On average, the price of supermarket food in Irkutsk is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Irkutsk

On average, the price of transport in Irkutsk is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 29/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 68)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Irkutsk

On average, budget for leisure activities in Irkutsk is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 4.4)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
( $ 17)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Irkutsk

On average, shopping budget in Irkutsk is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 2.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 94
($ 28 to $ 201)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 49
($ 34 to $ 56)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Moscow
London → Moscow
London → Moscow
$ 166
(fair price: $ 139)
New York City → Moscow
New York City → Moscow
New York City → Moscow
$ 639
(fair price: $ 571)
Los Angeles → Moscow
Los Angeles  → Moscow
Los Angeles  → Moscow
$ 829
(fair price: $ 702)
Dublin → Moscow
Dublin → Moscow
Dublin → Moscow
$ 233
(fair price: $ 192)
Manchester → Moscow
Manchester → Moscow
Manchester → Moscow
$ 263
(fair price: $ 225)
Toronto → Moscow
Toronto → Moscow
Toronto → Moscow
$ 879
(fair price: $ 769)



About this information on the cost of living in Irkutsk

The information about the cost of living in Irkutsk shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Irkutsk was updated on 24-09-2024.

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