Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 44% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 48% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 509₴ (AU$19) | AU$26 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 284₴ (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89₴ (AU$3.26) | AU$5.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48₴ (AU$1.74) | AU$1.84 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (AU$2.86) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 103₴ (AU$3.77) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210₴ (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32₴ (AU$1.18) | AU$4.16 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34₴ (AU$1.24) | AU$3.58 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35₴ (AU$1.27) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242₴ (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (AU$1.68) | AU$3.09 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (AU$0.72) | AU$1.66 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 57% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,751₴ (AU$1,558) | AU$3,153 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,283₴ (AU$1,067) | AU$2,298 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,760₴ (AU$173) | AU$225 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,207₴ (AU$955) | AU$2,446 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,639₴ (AU$679) | AU$2,021 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,619₴ (AU$95) | AU$127 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235₴ (AU$9) | AU$61 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,739₴ (AU$355) | AU$546 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,388₴ (AU$196) | AU$186 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466₴ (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366₴ (AU$13) | AU$38 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 12% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,159₴ (AU$115) | AU$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,710₴ (AU$62) | AU$58 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,099₴ (AU$149) | AU$133 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,044₴ (AU$147) | AU$147 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 37% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,126,130₴ (AU$41,039) | AU$35,750 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (AU$1.86) | AU$1.94 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 996₴ (AU$36) | AU$82 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 271₴ (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 19% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153₴ (AU$5.56) | AU$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 641₴ (AU$23) | AU$13 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 677₴ (AU$25) | AU$81 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 489₴ (AU$18) | AU$8 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141₴ (AU$5.16) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 183₴ (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63₴ (AU$2.31) | AU$3.62 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66₴ (AU$2.40) | AU$3.06 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 484₴ (AU$18) | AU$30 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 42% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,080₴ (AU$39) | AU$65 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569₴ (AU$21) | AU$33 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,543₴ (AU$56) | AU$122 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,057₴ (AU$75) | AU$112 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315₴ (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61₴ (AU$2.23) | AU$5.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88₴ (AU$3.21) | AU$9 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 47,339₴ (AU$1,725) | AU$626 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44₴ (AU$0.05) | AU$0.49 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,956₴ (AU$71) | AU$88 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 85₴ (AU$3.09) | AU$37 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 207 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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