Cost of living in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 69% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 69% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Mykolayiv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84₴ (9 zł) | 40 zł | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75₴ (8 zł) | 33 zł | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48₴ (5.30 zł) | 14 zł | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21₴ (2.33 zł) | 3.66 zł | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 33₴ (3.61 zł) | 15 zł | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30₴ (3.29 zł) | 11 zł | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93₴ (10 zł) | 19 zł | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17₴ (1.87 zł) | 4.12 zł | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (0.96 zł) | 2.71 zł | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (1.97 zł) | 4.03 zł | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134₴ (15 zł) | 33 zł | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22₴ (2.44 zł) | 10 zł | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (1.11 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 61% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 79% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Mykolayiv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,232₴ (1,012 zł) | 6,195 zł | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,731₴ (957 zł) | 3,731 zł | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 759₴ (83 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,678₴ (951 zł) | 3,165 zł | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,894₴ (536 zł) | 2,249 zł | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 796₴ (87 zł) | 390 zł | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120₴ (13 zł) | 49 zł | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,354₴ (696 zł) | 1,592 zł | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,031₴ (223 zł) | 455 zł | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106₴ (12 zł) | 51 zł | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83₴ (9 zł) | 48 zł | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 43% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,505₴ (165 zł) | 323 zł | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 785₴ (86 zł) | 124 zł | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,496₴ (164 zł) | 311 zł | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,794₴ (197 zł) | 496 zł | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 68% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 474,783₴ (52,031 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18₴ (1.97 zł) | 7 zł | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 248₴ (27 zł) | 125 zł | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 107₴ (12 zł) | 35 zł | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 69% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75₴ (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 144₴ (16 zł) | 47 zł | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300₴ (33 zł) | 162 zł | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 74₴ (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36₴ (3.93 zł) | 15 zł | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39₴ (4.29 zł) | 12 zł | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21₴ (2.26 zł) | 7 zł | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36₴ (3.93 zł) | 7 zł | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67₴ (7 zł) | 45 zł | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 57% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Mykolayiv | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271₴ (30 zł) | 83 zł | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 134₴ (15 zł) | 58 zł | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700₴ (77 zł) | 187 zł | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460₴ (50 zł) | 155 zł | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67₴ (7 zł) | 28 zł | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27₴ (2.96 zł) | 14 zł | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22₴ (2.36 zł) | 13 zł | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,000₴ (1,863 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.40₴ (0.15 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 433₴ (47 zł) | 129 zł | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32₴ (3.50 zł) | 18 zł | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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