Cost of living in Ukraine compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 45% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 156₴ ($5.46) | $8 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 121₴ ($4.25) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53₴ ($1.87) | $2.27 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27₴ ($0.95) | $1.63 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28₴ ($0.97) | $2.96 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ ($1.37) | $1.87 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 92₴ ($3.23) | $4.02 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ ($0.82) | $2.05 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ ($0.51) | $1.97 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ ($0.75) | $1.58 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156₴ ($5.46) | $17 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ ($0.91) | $1.80 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ ($0.39) | $0.84 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 41% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,128₴ ($636) | $1,119 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,260₴ ($395) | $614 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,990₴ ($70) | $74 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,936₴ ($384) | $623 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,971₴ ($280) | $334 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,366₴ ($48) | $40 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 126₴ ($4.43) | $30 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,954₴ ($314) | $345 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,563₴ ($90) | $88 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 231₴ ($8) | $4.77 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 199₴ ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,481₴ ($52) | $53 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,089₴ ($38) | $39 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,725₴ ($96) | $84 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,740₴ ($96) | $95 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 22% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 589,460₴ ($20,678) | $21,930 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ ($0.91) | $1.01 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357₴ ($13) | $24 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 49% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105₴ ($3.69) | $3.62 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161₴ ($5.66) | $10 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 255₴ ($9) | $29 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52₴ ($1.83) | $3.76 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50₴ ($1.75) | $4.05 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 72₴ ($2.54) | $5.16 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31₴ ($1.10) | $2.23 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40₴ ($1.40) | $2.16 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 179₴ ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412₴ ($14) | $17 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186₴ ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596₴ ($21) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 966₴ ($34) | $37 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132₴ ($4.64) | $6 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ ($1.27) | $4.66 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ ($1.35) | $1.70 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,206₴ ($498) | $465 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19₴ ($0.04) | $0.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 543₴ ($19) | $34 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51₴ ($1.77) | $3.56 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 34% cheaper than in El Salvador
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