Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 68% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 69% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 290₴ (CHF 7) | CHF 22 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155₴ (CHF 3.83) | CHF 16 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71₴ (CHF 1.77) | CHF 14 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35₴ (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.36 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 71₴ (CHF 1.77) | CHF 5.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74₴ (CHF 1.83) | CHF 4.05 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164₴ (CHF 4.06) | CHF 10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (CHF 0.61) | CHF 4.29 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.16 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30₴ (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.48 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 286₴ (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.56 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (CHF 0.49) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 65% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,720₴ (CHF 637) | CHF 1,743 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,757₴ (CHF 465) | CHF 1,498 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,482₴ (CHF 86) | CHF 175 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,654₴ (CHF 561) | CHF 1,330 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,258₴ (CHF 329) | CHF 1,033 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,103₴ (CHF 52) | CHF 106 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ (CHF 4.66) | CHF 38 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,363₴ (CHF 232) | CHF 421 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,519₴ (CHF 87) | CHF 109 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346₴ (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 41% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,052₴ (CHF 51) | CHF 103 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225₴ (CHF 30) | CHF 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,124₴ (CHF 77) | CHF 101 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,882₴ (CHF 71) | CHF 117 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 78% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 791,765₴ (CHF 19,622) | CHF 27,795 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.61 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437₴ (CHF 11) | CHF 138 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 232₴ (CHF 5.75) | CHF 45 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 61% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173₴ (CHF 4.28) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 156₴ (CHF 3.87) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 540₴ (CHF 13) | CHF 64 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 59₴ (CHF 1.47) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62₴ (CHF 1.53) | CHF 4.16 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83₴ (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.17 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 41₴ (CHF 1.02) | CHF 3.05 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61₴ (CHF 1.52) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160₴ (CHF 3.96) | CHF 30 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 55% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493₴ (CHF 12) | CHF 69 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 282₴ (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,340₴ (CHF 33) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,240₴ (CHF 31) | CHF 97 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151₴ (CHF 3.75) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42₴ (CHF 1.04) | CHF 4.24 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (CHF 1.24) | CHF 5.90 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,497₴ (CHF 359) | CHF 400 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98₴ (CHF 0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,166₴ (CHF 29) | CHF 100 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67₴ (CHF 1.67) | CHF 9 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 267 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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