Cost of living in Ukraine compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ukraine | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 216₴ (41元) | 46元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182₴ (35元) | 40元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80₴ (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38₴ (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69₴ (13元) | 19元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (17元) | 11元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 177₴ (34元) | 62元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (4.41元) | 15元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (2.66元) | 6元 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (52元) | 116元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (3.85元) | 16元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ukraine | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,371₴ (3,897元) | 15,641元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,303₴ (3,119元) | 9,134元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,777₴ (723元) | 405元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,856₴ (3,225元) | 7,815元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,235₴ (1,958元) | 4,294元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,294₴ (439元) | 249元 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187₴ (36元) | 114元 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,472₴ (2,195元) | 1,086元 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,638₴ (696元) | 589元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (74元) | 39元 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (77元) | 51元 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ukraine | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287₴ (246元) | 524元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 956₴ (183元) | 247元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,222₴ (616元) | 629元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,918₴ (558元) | 843元 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ukraine | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,032,400₴ (197,510元) | 161,247元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (10元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 429₴ (82元) | 204元 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ukraine | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (38元) | 39元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (69元) | 27元 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (91元) | 391元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (14元) | 53元 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (15元) | 33元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (20元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288₴ (55元) | 74元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ukraine | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 501₴ (96元) | 265元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 279₴ (53元) | 110元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,714₴ (328元) | 1,294元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,195₴ (229元) | 348元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193₴ (37元) | 79元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ (15元) | 29元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (9元) | 18元 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (3,010元) | 3,321元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (1.05元) | 0.20元 | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,008₴ (193元) | 410元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77₴ (15元) | 24元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,335 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 37% cheaper than in China
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