- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Netherlands
- Donetsk
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Donetsk (Ukraine) and Amsterdam (Netherlands)
| Food | 53% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 53% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 68₴ (€6.49) | €19.78 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32₴ (€3.07) | €6.69 | 54% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 23₴ (€2.17) | €4.08 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9₴ (€0.86) | €1.12 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | 15.20₴ (€1.45) | €2.33 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16.25₴ (€1.55) | €2.08 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37₴ (€3.53) | €4.30 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12.86₴ (€1.23) | €1.97 | 38% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 10.80₴ (€1.03) | €2.26 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 7.40₴ (€0.71) | €0.95 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58₴ (€5.48) | €6.82 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11.13₴ (€1.06) | €1.96 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.20₴ (€0.50) | €1.44 | 66% |
| Housing | 69% | ||
| Housing in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 69% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 4,750₴ (€453) | €1,660 | 73% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 459₴ (€44) | €136 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 100₴ (€9.54) | €27 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,660₴ (€635) | €525 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,475₴ (€141) | €174 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55₴ (€5.25) | €5.30 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45₴ (€4.29) | €12.15 | 65% |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 0% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 825₴ (€79) | €97 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 410₴ (€39) | €35 | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 867₴ (€83) | €84 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,125₴ (€107) | €100 | 7% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 37% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 202,000₴ (€19,265) | €28,341 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9.95₴ (€0.95) | €1.78 | 47% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 566₴ (€54) | €85 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 58₴ (€5.53) | €22 | 74% |
| Personal Care | 25% | ||
| Personal Care in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 25% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 151₴ (€14.44) | €5.07 | 185% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35₴ (€3.34) | €3.39 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28₴ (€2.65) | €2.43 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25₴ (€2.38) | €3.09 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14₴ (€1.34) | €1.74 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16.60₴ (€1.58) | €1.94 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78₴ (€7.44) | €29 | 74% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 4% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187₴ (€17.80) | €35 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102₴ (€9.73) | €19.76 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 354₴ (€34) | €111 | 69% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 540₴ (€52) | €61 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48₴ (€4.58) | €8.08 | 43% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 43₴ (€4.13) | €2.82 | 47% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 22₴ (€2.14) | €2.56 | 16% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,600₴ (€153) | €147 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.21₴ (€0.31) | €0.20 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,150₴ (€110) | €50 | 121% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 14₴ (€1.34) | €5.55 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,294 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,423
(14,921₴)
in Donetsk.