Cost of living in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 87% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Geneva or in Mykolayiv? You can help!
Improve the prices for Geneva! Improve the prices for Mykolayiv!

This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 24 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 88% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 88% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Mykolayiv | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84₴ (CHF 2.06) | CHF 27 | - 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75₴ (CHF 1.85) | CHF 16 | - 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48₴ (CHF 1.19) | CHF 12 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21₴ (CHF 0.52) | CHF 1.67 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 33₴ (CHF 0.81) | CHF 8 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30₴ (CHF 0.74) | CHF 3.66 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 93₴ (CHF 2.29) | CHF 11 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17₴ (CHF 0.42) | CHF 3.95 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (CHF 0.22) | CHF 2.65 | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (CHF 0.44) | CHF 2.01 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134₴ (CHF 3.31) | CHF 16 | - 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22₴ (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.61 | - 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (CHF 0.25) | CHF 2.79 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 92% | |||
Housing in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 92% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Mykolayiv | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,232₴ (CHF 227) | CHF 3,991 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,731₴ (CHF 215) | CHF 3,124 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 759₴ (CHF 19) | CHF 160 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,678₴ (CHF 214) | CHF 2,486 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,894₴ (CHF 121) | CHF 1,680 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 796₴ (CHF 20) | CHF 123 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120₴ (CHF 2.96) | CHF 50 | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,354₴ (CHF 156) | CHF 594 | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,031₴ (CHF 50) | CHF 116 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 106₴ (CHF 2.60) | CHF 13 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83₴ (CHF 2.05) | CHF 25 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 67% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Mykolayiv | Geneva | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,505₴ (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 785₴ (CHF 19) | CHF 54 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,496₴ (CHF 37) | CHF 126 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,794₴ (CHF 44) | CHF 189 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 84% | |||
Transportation in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 84% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Mykolayiv | Geneva | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 474,783₴ (CHF 11,690) | CHF 32,454 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18₴ (CHF 0.44) | CHF 1.96 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 248₴ (CHF 6) | CHF 70 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103₴ (CHF 2.53) | CHF 35 | - 93% | |
Personal Care | - 88% | |||
Personal Care in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 88% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Mykolayiv | Geneva | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75₴ (CHF 1.84) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 144₴ (CHF 3.54) | CHF 29 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300₴ (CHF 7) | CHF 125 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 74₴ (CHF 1.81) | CHF 9 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36₴ (CHF 0.88) | CHF 4.29 | - 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39₴ (CHF 0.96) | CHF 4.96 | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21₴ (CHF 0.51) | CHF 3.99 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36₴ (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.99 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67₴ (CHF 1.65) | CHF 39 | - 96% | |
Entertainment | - 86% | |||
Entertainment in Mykolayiv (Ukraine) is 86% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Mykolayiv | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271₴ (CHF 7) | CHF 88 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 134₴ (CHF 3.29) | CHF 38 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700₴ (CHF 17) | CHF 119 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460₴ (CHF 11) | CHF 110 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67₴ (CHF 1.66) | CHF 24 | - 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27₴ (CHF 0.66) | CHF 4.87 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22₴ (CHF 0.53) | CHF 8 | - 93% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,000₴ (CHF 419) | CHF 589 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.40₴ (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 433₴ (CHF 11) | CHF 92 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32₴ (CHF 0.79) | CHF 9 | - 91% | |
![]() |
TOTAL | - 87% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02462
CHF
/
UAH
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 40% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 72% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Madrid is 27% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Medellín is 5% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Johor Bahru is 74% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Brisbane is about the same as in Melbourne
- Cost of living in Paris is 22% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montreal is 46% more expensive than in Mexico City
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CHF 11,000 in Geneva you would need to make just about CHF 1,392 (56,529₴) in Mykolayiv.
Do you live in Geneva? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pamplona (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Helsinki (Finland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dresden (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prishtina (Kosovo)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Sebastian (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Prices recently added
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in San Francisco, California costs $14 (2 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Valencia, Spain costs €1.57 (5 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island costs C$2,000 (18 minutes ago)
- 6 eggs, large in Ahmedabad costs ₨150 (44 minutes ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Medellín costs COL$14,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 900 sqft in Asheville, North Carolina costs $1,637 (about 2 hours ago)