Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547₴ (37,046 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 275₴ (18,655 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85₴ (5,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40₴ (2,733 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83₴ (5,627 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71₴ (4,813 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 194₴ (13,108 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31₴ (2,068 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18₴ (1,194 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (2,240 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 216₴ (14,617 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43₴ (2,915 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21₴ (1,429 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,913₴ (2,432,343 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,567₴ (1,799,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,034₴ (273,232 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,196₴ (1,706,452 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,114₴ (1,226,849 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,628₴ (177,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207₴ (14,005 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,766₴ (729,128 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,664₴ (451,339 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 871₴ (59,016 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 162₴ (10,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,825₴ (191,319 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,209₴ (149,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,008₴ (271,429 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,087₴ (141,330 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,088,500₴ (73,722,136 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46₴ (3,138 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,413₴ (95,697 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287₴ (19,470 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 47% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 294₴ (19,930 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 343₴ (23,219 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 715₴ (48,392 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 254₴ (17,210 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 216₴ (14,615 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 407₴ (27,557 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 127₴ (8,582 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 116₴ (7,881 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 753₴ (51,023 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 887% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 30% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,223₴ (82,849 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 485₴ (32,834 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,992₴ (134,905 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,394₴ (162,135 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 319₴ (21,585 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ (5,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173₴ (11,697 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,497₴ (981,869 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31₴ (89 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,829₴ (327,059 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 79₴ (5,374 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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