Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 7% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 15% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Kyiv | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 515₴ (52 zł) | 42 zł | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 251₴ (26 zł) | 31 zł | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91₴ (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46₴ (4.67 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 80₴ (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119₴ (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253₴ (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27₴ (2.71 zł) | 3.95 zł | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32₴ (3.25 zł) | 3.68 zł | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (3.38 zł) | 4.31 zł | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 254₴ (26 zł) | 34 zł | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 48₴ (4.91 zł) | 9 zł | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (2.00 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 53% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 21% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,273₴ (4,708 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,506₴ (3,715 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,971₴ (404 zł) | 757 zł | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,079₴ (3,671 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,225₴ (3,076 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,853₴ (290 zł) | 393 zł | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 275₴ (28 zł) | 57 zł | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,766₴ (1,095 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,664₴ (678 zł) | 579 zł | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424₴ (43 zł) | 38 zł | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 609₴ (62 zł) | 35 zł | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 26% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,220₴ (429 zł) | 310 zł | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,583₴ (161 zł) | 156 zł | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,377₴ (547 zł) | 348 zł | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,569₴ (567 zł) | 403 zł | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 789,854₴ (80,371 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50₴ (5.14 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,556₴ (158 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 333₴ (34 zł) | 35 zł | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 19% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 92₴ (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 641₴ (65 zł) | 28 zł | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 745₴ (76 zł) | 149 zł | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 489₴ (50 zł) | 16 zł | + 203% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 213₴ (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 183₴ (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 89₴ (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 66₴ (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373₴ (38 zł) | 72 zł | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,301₴ (132 zł) | 126 zł | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 604₴ (61 zł) | 58 zł | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,474₴ (150 zł) | 233 zł | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,948₴ (198 zł) | 197 zł | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 368₴ (37 zł) | 31 zł | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51₴ (5.16 zł) | 14 zł | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88₴ (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 47,339₴ (4,817 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31₴ (0.13 zł) | 0.38 zł | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,372₴ (140 zł) | 158 zł | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96₴ (10 zł) | 18 zł | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 673 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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