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Cost of living in Simferopol, Ukraine compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Simferopol (Ukraine) is 28% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69₴ (¥287) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 36₴ (¥152) | ¥1,200 | - 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23₴ (¥96) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10₴ (¥42) | ¥168 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 11₴ (¥45) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10₴ (¥43) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30₴ (¥125) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8₴ (¥32) | ¥600 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (¥35) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.79₴ (¥24) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36₴ (¥150) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11₴ (¥45) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50₴ (¥15) | - | - | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Simferopol (Ukraine) is 33% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,681₴ (¥15,353) | ¥82,500 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,000₴ (¥12,512) | ¥85,000 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425₴ (¥1,771) | ¥15,000 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,477₴ (¥31,185) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,827₴ (¥20,134) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 290₴ (¥1,210) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100₴ (¥417) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,608₴ (¥35,903) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750₴ (¥3,128) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125₴ (¥521) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27₴ (¥111) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Simferopol (Ukraine) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 567₴ (¥2,365) | ¥7,000 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 333₴ (¥1,388) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 597₴ (¥2,492) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 427₴ (¥1,780) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Simferopol (Ukraine) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,000₴ (¥980,175) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12₴ (¥52) | ¥158 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 285₴ (¥1,189) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Simferopol (Ukraine) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77₴ (¥320) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100₴ (¥417) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27₴ (¥113) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19₴ (¥80) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17₴ (¥69) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7₴ (¥31) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6.00₴ (¥25) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33₴ (¥136) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Simferopol (Ukraine) is 29% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129₴ (¥540) | ¥5,000 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 81₴ (¥339) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100₴ (¥417) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264₴ (¥1,099) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33₴ (¥138) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18₴ (¥75) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13₴ (¥53) | ¥550 | - 90% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67₴ (¥3) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 258₴ (¥1,075) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12₴ (¥50) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Simferopol (Ukraine) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥250,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥185,119
(44,383₴)
in Simferopol.
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