Cost of living in Ukraine compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 42% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213₴ ($5.82) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 156₴ ($4.28) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74₴ ($2.03) | $2.16 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ ($1.00) | $2.00 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62₴ ($1.70) | $2.45 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74₴ ($2.03) | $1.75 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152₴ ($4.17) | $4.07 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ ($0.60) | $2.96 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ ($0.39) | $2.13 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29₴ ($0.80) | $1.38 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 274₴ ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36₴ ($0.99) | $1.98 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16₴ ($0.45) | $1.06 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,785₴ ($596) | $1,143 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,055₴ ($440) | $675 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,150₴ ($86) | $74 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,032₴ ($494) | $567 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,673₴ ($292) | $387 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,944₴ ($53) | $46 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238₴ ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ ($362) | $362 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,302₴ ($90) | $85 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 267₴ ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 283₴ ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502₴ ($41) | $54 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,059₴ ($29) | $42 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,748₴ ($103) | $97 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,821₴ ($105) | $74 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 15% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 844,745₴ ($23,125) | $16,710 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47₴ ($1.28) | $1.18 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 399₴ ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152₴ ($4.16) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 444₴ ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448₴ ($12) | $32 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 89₴ ($2.43) | $5.36 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85₴ ($2.32) | $3.67 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90₴ ($2.46) | $5.85 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42₴ ($1.14) | $2.22 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67₴ ($1.84) | $1.10 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 132₴ ($3.61) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 480₴ ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 282₴ ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,341₴ ($37) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,105₴ ($30) | $39 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165₴ ($4.50) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60₴ ($1.64) | $4.34 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46₴ ($1.25) | $1.72 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,331₴ ($447) | $611 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66₴ ($0.10) | $0.16 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713₴ ($20) | $37 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69₴ ($1.90) | $9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,510 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in El Salvador
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