- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- India
- Kharkiv
- Kolkata
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Kolkata (India)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 44% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 40₴ (₨287) | ₨104 | 176% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29₴ (₨209) | ₨153 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 17₴ (₨122) | ₨84 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.07₴ (₨44) | ₨30 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | 11.75₴ (₨84) | ₨48 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12.75₴ (₨91) | ₨29 | 217% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33₴ (₨238) | ₨126 | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8.56₴ (₨61) | ₨98 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 9.89₴ (₨71) | ₨26 | 176% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 4.75₴ (₨34) | ₨69 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58₴ (₨413) | ₨672 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9.59₴ (₨69) | ₨60 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50₴ (₨25) | ₨14.47 | 73% |
| Housing | 33% | ||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 33% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,956₴ (₨21,184) | ₨16,875 | 26% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 663₴ (₨4,748) | ₨2,518 | 89% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 81₴ (₨579) | ₨854 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,375₴ (₨38,525) | ₨41,154 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,038₴ (₨7,442) | ₨6,421 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64₴ (₨455) | ₨166 | 173% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47₴ (₨334) | ₨75 | 346% |
| Clothes | 63% | ||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 63% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 771₴ (₨5,529) | ₨2,311 | 139% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 580₴ (₨4,157) | ₨2,871 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 600₴ (₨4,300) | ₨3,188 | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 583₴ (₨4,181) | ₨1,756 | 138% |
| Transportation | 52% | ||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 52% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,667₴ (₨1,337,935) | ₨639,286 | 109% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10.79₴ (₨77) | ₨77 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 100₴ (₨717) | ₨494 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 52₴ (₨375) | ₨123 | 205% |
| Personal Care | 54% | ||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 54% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 62₴ (₨443) | ₨103 | 331% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24₴ (₨170) | ₨126 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14.75₴ (₨106) | ₨137 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34₴ (₨241) | ₨214 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10.76₴ (₨77) | ₨71 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9.80₴ (₨70) | ₨56 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40₴ (₨287) | ₨320 | 10% |
| Entertainment | 38% | ||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 38% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 147₴ (₨1,051) | ₨750 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78₴ (₨561) | ₨323 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 116₴ (₨828) | ₨627 | 32% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 370₴ (₨2,653) | ₨2,240 | 18% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47₴ (₨337) | ₨300 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 23₴ (₨161) | ₨84 | 92% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 13.31₴ (₨95) | ₨146 | 35% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,690₴ (₨12,111) | ₨6,643 | 82% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84₴ (₨6.01) | ₨1.08 | 458% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 311₴ (₨2,231) | ₨1,911 | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 10.67₴ (₨77) | ₨119 | 36% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,294 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 44% more expensive than in Kolkata (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨135,463
(18,900₴)
in Kharkiv
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Kolkata.