Irkutsk logs 0 hot days a year to Ulan-Ude's 6 — Irkutsk wins by 6. Ulan-Ude also leads on sunny days by 13.

Irkutsk runs about $1,267/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Ulan-Ude's $1,083/mo — Ulan-Ude comes in $184 cheaper each month, roughly 17% less.

Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude score neck-and-neck on mobility (1.8 vs 1.8, 0–5 scale).

Irkutsk's culture score of 2.2 sits well above Ulan-Ude's 0.0, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Irkutsk's nature & outdoors score of 3.8 sits well above Ulan-Ude's 3.0, with the biggest gap on forest access. Ulan-Ude still holds an edge on scuba & snorkeling.

Irkutsk's safety score of 1.8 sits well above Ulan-Ude's 1.6, with the biggest gap on road safety.

Irkutsk's career score of 1.9 sits well above Ulan-Ude's 1.3, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Irkutsk's social & community score of 1.9 sits well above Ulan-Ude's 1.6, with the biggest gap on everyday english.

On food & dining, Irkutsk scores 1.6 vs Ulan-Ude's 1.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on vegan & vegetarian options.

On family, Irkutsk scores 1.7 vs Ulan-Ude's 1.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Irkutsk scores 1.0 vs Ulan-Ude's 0.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Irkutsk averages 12.2 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Ulan-Ude's 12.9 µg/m³ (moderate) — Irkutsk breathes ~5% cleaner air (0.7 µg/m³ lower).

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