- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Donetsk, Ukraine vs Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 30% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56₴ (¥231) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37₴ (¥151) | ¥1,200 | - 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26₴ (¥108) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10₴ (¥42) | ¥168 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 16₴ (¥67) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22₴ (¥88) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43₴ (¥176) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15₴ (¥63) | ¥600 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (¥37) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7₴ (¥27) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63₴ (¥259) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12₴ (¥48) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.72₴ (¥15) | - | - | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 30% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,193₴ (¥21,251) | ¥82,500 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,833₴ (¥15,687) | ¥85,000 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 468₴ (¥1,916) | ¥15,000 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,333₴ (¥13,641) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,083₴ (¥8,526) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,172₴ (¥4,796) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100₴ (¥409) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 6,209₴ (¥25,409) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,444₴ (¥5,911) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 111₴ (¥456) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38₴ (¥157) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900₴ (¥3,683) | ¥7,000 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 504₴ (¥2,061) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 936₴ (¥3,832) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 918₴ (¥3,757) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 211,125₴ (¥863,982) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13₴ (¥51) | ¥158 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 352₴ (¥1,440) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Donetsk (Ukraine) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 141₴ (¥576) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90₴ (¥368) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150₴ (¥614) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 34₴ (¥138) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25₴ (¥103) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27₴ (¥110) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13₴ (¥55) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18₴ (¥74) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69₴ (¥282) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 29% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192₴ (¥786) | ¥5,000 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 91₴ (¥373) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 345₴ (¥1,412) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 464₴ (¥1,900) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53₴ (¥216) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29₴ (¥119) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25₴ (¥104) | ¥550 | - 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.56₴ (¥10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 541₴ (¥2,214) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50₴ (¥205) | ¥463 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Donetsk (Ukraine) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥257,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥192,435
(47,024₴)
in Donetsk.
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