Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 59% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 60% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131₴ (78 Kč) | 212 Kč | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104₴ (62 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58₴ (35 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31₴ (19 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49₴ (29 Kč) | 87 Kč | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48₴ (29 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133₴ (79 Kč) | 131 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19₴ (11 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12₴ (7 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25₴ (15 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 227₴ (136 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (16 Kč) | 47 Kč | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14₴ (8 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 73% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,314₴ (9,738 Kč) | 35,878 Kč | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,354₴ (6,180 Kč) | 28,133 Kč | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,902₴ (1,135 Kč) | 5,787 Kč | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,700₴ (6,387 Kč) | 23,123 Kč | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,675₴ (3,388 Kč) | 17,035 Kč | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,391₴ (830 Kč) | 4,005 Kč | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143₴ (85 Kč) | 305 Kč | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,087₴ (6,618 Kč) | 7,001 Kč | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877₴ (1,717 Kč) | 4,001 Kč | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 172₴ (103 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 129₴ (77 Kč) | 340 Kč | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,964₴ (1,173 Kč) | 1,902 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,715₴ (1,024 Kč) | 867 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,396₴ (1,430 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,083₴ (1,840 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 47% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 653,002₴ (389,783 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35₴ (21 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 465₴ (278 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 115₴ (69 Kč) | 283 Kč | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 67% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87₴ (52 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136₴ (81 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 362₴ (216 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 66₴ (40 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (36 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58₴ (34 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31₴ (18 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45₴ (27 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118₴ (70 Kč) | 502 Kč | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 63% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339₴ (203 Kč) | 977 Kč | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (112 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 641₴ (383 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 659₴ (394 Kč) | 1,002 Kč | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 105₴ (63 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39₴ (24 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49₴ (29 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,027₴ (10,164 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.26₴ (0.75 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 741₴ (443 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34₴ (20 Kč) | 139 Kč | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 461 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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