- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110₴ (27元) | 53元 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 88₴ (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24₴ (5.91元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (8元) | 16元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89₴ (22元) | 61元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (5.09元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (2.25元) | 7元 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (4.38元) | 5.78元 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129₴ (32元) | 111元 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (5.56元) | 8元 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (2.66元) | 12元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,796₴ (3,924元) | 9,859元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,342₴ (2,321元) | 4,468元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,976₴ (491元) | 446元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,913₴ (2,462元) | 5,638元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,611₴ (1,642元) | 3,578元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,323₴ (329元) | 325元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158₴ (39元) | 86元 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,471₴ (3,595元) | 2,229元 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877₴ (715元) | 670元 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160₴ (40元) | 40元 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 170₴ (42元) | 38元 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,043₴ (508元) | 558元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,480₴ (368元) | 270元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,480₴ (616元) | 607元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,100₴ (770元) | 685元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 632,557₴ (157,124元) | 143,984元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 385₴ (96元) | 152元 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104₴ (26元) | 27元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 174₴ (43元) | 34元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 418₴ (104元) | 456元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (18元) | 28元 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (14元) | 37元 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64₴ (16元) | 37元 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 109₴ (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329₴ (82元) | 155元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181₴ (45元) | 87元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 933₴ (232元) | 749元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 779₴ (194元) | 368元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (28元) | 60元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (9元) | 34元 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (9元) | 34元 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,839₴ (3,686元) | 3,274元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.70₴ (0.42元) | 1.00元 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 611₴ (152元) | 300元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35₴ (9元) | 20元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,491 prices entered by 1,014 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 37% cheaper than in China
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