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Cost of living in Ukraine compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115₴ (28元) | 48元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93₴ (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48₴ (12元) | 14元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25₴ (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36₴ (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35₴ (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 92₴ (23元) | 62元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (5.35元) | 13元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11₴ (2.78元) | 6元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20₴ (4.88元) | 5.65元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136₴ (34元) | 113元 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 25₴ (6元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13₴ (3.31元) | 12元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,623₴ (4,115元) | 8,932元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,066₴ (2,492元) | 4,292元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,009₴ (497元) | 423元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,113₴ (2,751元) | 5,129元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,025₴ (2,234元) | 3,286元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,287₴ (319元) | 281元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 163₴ (40元) | 88元 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,676₴ (3,138元) | 2,046元 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529₴ (626元) | 714元 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 261₴ (65元) | 36元 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187₴ (46元) | 40元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,991₴ (493元) | 525元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,320₴ (327元) | 281元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,630₴ (651元) | 629元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,896₴ (717元) | 675元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 553,802₴ (137,101元) | 143,741元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 440₴ (109元) | 150元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110₴ (27元) | 28元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 236₴ (58元) | 33元 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 382₴ (95元) | 249元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 76₴ (19元) | 31元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (13元) | 39元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 61₴ (15元) | 36元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28₴ (7元) | 10元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40₴ (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118₴ (29元) | 56元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 325₴ (80元) | 155元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185₴ (46元) | 89元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 978₴ (242元) | 951元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 772₴ (191元) | 386元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121₴ (30元) | 59元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (9元) | 34元 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (9元) | 30元 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,989₴ (3,711元) | 3,227元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.85₴ (0.46元) | 1.04元 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 683₴ (169元) | 297元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37₴ (9元) | 21元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,987 prices entered by 969 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in China
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