Island in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Cost of living in Olkhon Island
How much a month costs in Olkhon Island
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $958–1,560 (₽80,000–130,000).
Prices in Olkhon Island
Typical 2026 ranges in RUB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RUB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₽800–1,800 | $10–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₽4,000–9,000 | $48–108 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₽400–700 | $4.8–8.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₽1,000–2,000 | $12–24 |
| Cappuccino | ₽200–350 | $2.4–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₽250–400 | $3.0–4.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₽500–900 | $6.0–10.8 |
Value for money: 51/100
A value score of 51/100 means Olkhon Island gives more quality of life per dollar than 50% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 13 places we cover in Russia.
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Cost of living across Russia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nizhny Novgorod | $958–1,500 | 57/100 |
| Olkhon Island | $958–1,560 | 51/100 |
| Novosibirsk | $1,080–1,680 | 48/100 |
| Irkutsk | $1,020–1,800 | 46/100 |
| Kazan | $1,200–2,040 | 36/100 |
| Kaliningrad | $1,260–2,160 | 29/100 |
| Murmansk | $1,260–2,160 | 26/100 |
| Yekaterinburg | $1,320–2,280 | 24/100 |
| Vladivostok | $1,320–2,280 | 29/100 |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | $1,440–2,280 | 21/100 |
| Sochi | $1,500–2,510 | 21/100 |
| Saint Petersburg | $1,560–2,630 | 14/100 |
| Moscow | $2,040–3,350 | 5/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Olkhon Island
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid | North Macedonia | $829–1,290 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Olkhon Island?
About $479–719 on a lean budget, $958–1,560 for a comfortable month and $1,920–3,350 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Olkhon Island?
A local meal is ₽400–700 ($4.8–8.4); a mid-range restaurant is ₽1,000–2,000 ($12–24) per person.
Is Russia expensive?
Prices in Russia are about 32% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Irkutsk International Airport
- Russian unified e-visa portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.