Irkutsk
capital city of Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia, in eastern Russia
Live & travel in Irkutsk
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Dec 28, 2025
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 77%
Embassies & consulates in Irkutsk
2 missions from 2 countries
Consulate General 2
Where to eat in Irkutsk
- FigaroSplurge
Karla Marksa 22
- KochevnikMid-range
Gorkogo St., 19
- SeulMid-range
Dekabrskikh Sobytiy, 57
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Irkutsk · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Irkutsk?
The travel guide to Irkutsk lists Figaro, Kochevnik, and Seul.
Is Irkutsk safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Russia at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 6.8 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Irkutsk?
Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Russia price levels (37% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Irkutsk in November?
In November Irkutsk averages a high of 10°C, a low of -31°C and about 15 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Irkutsk?
2 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General) and Mongolia (Consulate General).
Cities in Russia
3.4 / 5Moscow
$1,650/mo · -2°C
3.4 / 5Saint Petersburg
$1,650/mo · -1°C
3.4 / 5Yekaterinburg
$1,650/mo · -7°C
3.5 / 5Vladivostok
$1,650/mo · 1°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.