RU
Irkutsk
Nomad score
5.2 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$2,191
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
0° / -4°
high / low, °CAbout Irkutsk
Irkutsk 🇷🇺 is a unique Siberian city near Lake Baikal, offering affordable living and a strong local vibe. For digital nomads, it has decent cafes, coworking spots, and reliable urban infrastructure, though winter is very cold ❄️ and English is limited. Great if you want culture, nature, and a budget-friendly base.
Regions
Through the year
Best in July (60) · now 41
J 42
F 47
M 47
A 50
M 49
J 57
J 60
A 57
S 47
O 47
N 41
D 42
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $680.58 per month |
| Coworking Space | $204.18 per month |
| Coffee | $2.72 per cup |
| Beer | $3.40 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.81 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $34.03 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $8.17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $10.89 per month |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moscow | $3,814 | 6.2 | Compare |
| 2 | Kazan | $2,379 | 6.0 | Compare |
| 3 | Saint Petersburg | $2,845 | 6.0 | Compare |
| 4 | Nizhny Novgorod | $2,519 | 5.7 | Compare |
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