Cost of living in Kyiv, Ukraine vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169₴ (£4.39) | £10 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125₴ (£3.25) | £5.65 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51₴ (£1.32) | £4.17 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29₴ (£0.77) | £0.73 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 32₴ (£0.82) | £2.75 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43₴ (£1.11) | £1.92 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 114₴ (£2.95) | £5.41 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32₴ (£0.83) | £1.89 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (£0.34) | £0.81 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24₴ (£0.62) | £2.16 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 166₴ (£4.31) | £7 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 28₴ (£0.73) | £1.92 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15₴ (£0.40) | £0.74 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,504₴ (£663) | £1,367 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981₴ (£441) | £832 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,265₴ (£59) | £164 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,388₴ (£452) | £1,029 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,843₴ (£282) | £915 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,318₴ (£34) | £156 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 126₴ (£3.27) | £19 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,163₴ (£264) | £340 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,601₴ (£94) | £71 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312₴ (£8) | £5.36 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185₴ (£4.82) | £10 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 8% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,887₴ (£49) | £49 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,254₴ (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,999₴ (£78) | £54 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,769₴ (£72) | £55 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 598,406₴ (£15,556) | £22,837 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (£0.68) | £1.23 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 382₴ (£10) | £59 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 119₴ (£3.08) | £13 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 51% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 139₴ (£3.61) | £2.90 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 179₴ (£4.65) | £9 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 367₴ (£10) | £75 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62₴ (£1.61) | £2.74 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51₴ (£1.34) | £1.35 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68₴ (£1.78) | £2.57 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 37₴ (£0.96) | £1.80 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (£1.11) | £1.49 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305₴ (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 43% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 485₴ (£13) | £23 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 199₴ (£5.17) | £22 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,260₴ (£33) | £100 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,393₴ (£36) | £54 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163₴ (£4.24) | £8 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42₴ (£1.09) | £2.65 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57₴ (£1.48) | £3.79 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,043₴ (£391) | £295 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.26₴ (£0.03) | £0.20 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,564₴ (£41) | £35 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50₴ (£1.30) | £9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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