Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Thane (India)
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| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 26% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kharkiv (Ukraine) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 103₴ (₨275) | ₨844 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 92₴ (₨246) | ₨288 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 47₴ (₨125) | ₨124 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 26₴ (₨71) | ₨62 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 36₴ (₨96) | ₨64 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 47₴ (₨126) | ₨37 | 240% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 110₴ (₨294) | ₨274 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 18₴ (₨49) | ₨168 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11₴ (₨29) | ₨24 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 31₴ (₨82) | ₨138 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 135₴ (₨361) | ₨588 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 25₴ (₨66) | ₨73 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 21₴ (₨56) | ₨31 | 82% |
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 12% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| Kharkiv (Ukraine) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,970₴ (₨37,387) | ₨34,699 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,213₴ (₨21,981) | ₨22,512 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,064₴ (₨5,522) | ₨5,414 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 8,326₴ (₨22,283) | ₨21,166 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,938₴ (₨13,214) | ₨12,897 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,051₴ (₨2,814) | ₨2,613 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 143₴ (₨382) | ₨800 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 11,264₴ (₨30,144) | ₨35,364 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,684₴ (₨7,183) | ₨15,424 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 155₴ (₨414) | ₨395 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 100₴ (₨268) | ₨526 | 49% |
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 91% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Kharkiv (Ukraine) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,061₴ (₨5,517) | ₨2,258 | 144% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,575₴ (₨4,214) | ₨2,459 | 71% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,341₴ (₨6,266) | ₨3,268 | 92% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,619₴ (₨7,009) | ₨2,619 | 168% |
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 38% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Kharkiv (Ukraine) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 655,116₴ (₨1,753,244) | ₨830,309 | 111% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 28₴ (₨76) | ₨83 | 8% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 429₴ (₨1,147) | ₨945 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 89₴ (₨237) | ₨182 | 30% |
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 11% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| Kharkiv (Ukraine) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 75₴ (₨201) | ₨102 | 97% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 133₴ (₨355) | ₨461 | 23% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 254₴ (₨679) | ₨591 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 63₴ (₨169) | ₨260 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 65₴ (₨173) | ₨183 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 57₴ (₨152) | ₨181 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 24₴ (₨65) | ₨125 | 48% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 38₴ (₨103) | ₨79 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 120₴ (₨322) | ₨216 | 49% |
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 31% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||
| Kharkiv (Ukraine) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 328₴ (₨877) | ₨923 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 175₴ (₨468) | ₨496 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 611₴ (₨1,635) | ₨1,737 | 6% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 662₴ (₨1,772) | ₨2,000 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 93₴ (₨249) | ₨483 | 48% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 37₴ (₨98) | ₨222 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 38₴ (₨102) | ₨212 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 16,808₴ (₨44,981) | ₨35,595 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.11₴ (₨2.96) | ₨20 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 689₴ (₨1,845) | ₨2,228 | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 32₴ (₨85) | ₨251 | 66% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨104,000 in Thane you would need to make just about ₨101,124 (37,786₴) in Kharkiv.