Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 10% cheaper than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 21% cheaper than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131₴ (руб 248) | руб 307 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104₴ (руб 196) | руб 273 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58₴ (руб 110) | руб 120 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31₴ (руб 59) | руб 58 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49₴ (руб 92) | руб 74 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48₴ (руб 91) | руб 136 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133₴ (руб 251) | руб 357 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19₴ (руб 36) | руб 86 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12₴ (руб 22) | руб 38 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25₴ (руб 47) | руб 50 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 227₴ (руб 429) | руб 502 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (руб 50) | руб 114 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14₴ (руб 26) | руб 23 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 12% cheaper than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,314₴ (руб 30,813) | руб 33,521 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,354₴ (руб 19,555) | руб 19,661 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,902₴ (руб 3,592) | руб 4,728 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,700₴ (руб 20,208) | руб 17,176 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,675₴ (руб 10,718) | руб 13,310 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,391₴ (руб 2,626) | руб 2,731 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143₴ (руб 269) | руб 432 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,087₴ (руб 20,940) | руб 23,020 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877₴ (руб 5,433) | руб 4,247 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 172₴ (руб 325) | руб 408 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 129₴ (руб 245) | руб 512 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 49% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,964₴ (руб 3,710) | руб 2,544 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,715₴ (руб 3,239) | руб 2,020 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396₴ (руб 4,525) | руб 4,116 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,083₴ (руб 5,823) | руб 4,264 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,002₴ (руб 1,233,317) | руб 1,068,300 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35₴ (руб 66) | руб 47 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 465₴ (руб 879) | руб 1,036 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 115₴ (руб 217) | руб 616 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 31% cheaper than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87₴ (руб 164) | руб 322 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136₴ (руб 257) | руб 500 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 362₴ (руб 683) | руб 1,265 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 66₴ (руб 125) | руб 167 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (руб 115) | руб 128 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58₴ (руб 109) | руб 192 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31₴ (руб 58) | руб 51 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45₴ (руб 86) | руб 77 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118₴ (руб 222) | руб 258 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 30% cheaper than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339₴ (руб 641) | руб 1,151 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (руб 354) | руб 565 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 641₴ (руб 1,211) | руб 3,220 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 659₴ (руб 1,245) | руб 2,777 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 105₴ (руб 198) | руб 221 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39₴ (руб 74) | руб 108 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49₴ (руб 92) | руб 137 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,027₴ (руб 32,159) | руб 32,084 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.26₴ (руб 2.38) | руб 1.34 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 741₴ (руб 1,400) | руб 2,395 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34₴ (руб 64) | руб 106 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 104 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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