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Cost of living in Kiev, Ukraine compared to Moscow, Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiev (Ukraine) is 52% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103₴ (руб 207) | руб 424 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73₴ (руб 147) | руб 285 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42₴ (руб 84) | руб 168 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21₴ (руб 42) | руб 71 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30₴ (руб 60) | руб 109 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (руб 75) | руб 196 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77₴ (руб 155) | руб 394 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (руб 40) | руб 91 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (руб 16) | руб 38 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (руб 33) | руб 61 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 143₴ (руб 288) | руб 630 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (руб 42) | руб 97 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8₴ (руб 16) | руб 30 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kiev (Ukraine) is 55% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,114₴ (руб 40,486) | руб 98,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,027₴ (руб 28,234) | руб 60,006 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,441₴ (руб 4,914) | руб 6,853 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,254₴ (руб 28,690) | руб 65,241 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,091₴ (руб 16,285) | руб 38,335 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,654₴ (руб 3,330) | руб 7,126 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 140₴ (руб 283) | руб 485 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,470₴ (руб 23,087) | руб 32,635 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,449₴ (руб 4,929) | руб 7,037 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 224₴ (руб 451) | руб 339 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78₴ (руб 157) | руб 737 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kiev (Ukraine) is 22% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,150₴ (руб 4,327) | руб 5,400 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,226₴ (руб 2,469) | руб 3,423 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,593₴ (руб 5,220) | руб 5,787 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,460₴ (руб 8,977) | руб 9,930 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kiev (Ukraine) is 23% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 722,077₴ (руб 1,453,427) | руб 1,246,360 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (руб 52) | руб 39 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 345₴ (руб 694) | руб 2,014 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 94₴ (руб 188) | руб 349 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiev (Ukraine) is 43% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 79₴ (руб 158) | руб 360 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 182₴ (руб 367) | руб 530 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 355₴ (руб 714) | руб 1,734 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 68₴ (руб 137) | руб 235 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55₴ (руб 111) | руб 162 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65₴ (руб 131) | руб 171 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31₴ (руб 61) | руб 84 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44₴ (руб 88) | руб 118 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 183₴ (руб 367) | руб 908 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiev (Ukraine) is 57% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 361₴ (руб 727) | руб 1,995 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 174₴ (руб 350) | руб 742 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 987₴ (руб 1,987) | руб 6,116 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 910₴ (руб 1,831) | руб 4,810 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103₴ (руб 207) | руб 471 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42₴ (руб 84) | руб 244 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (руб 80) | руб 295 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,591₴ (руб 25,344) | руб 32,070 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.41₴ (руб 2.84) | руб 2.85 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 838₴ (руб 1,688) | руб 5,378 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31₴ (руб 62) | руб 125 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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