Cost of living in Ukraine compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 147₴ (€4.38) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122₴ (€3.61) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (€1.56) | €6 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (€0.79) | €1.11 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29₴ (€0.86) | €4.05 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40₴ (€1.18) | €2.74 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 99₴ (€2.94) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (€0.74) | €2.45 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (€0.39) | €1.69 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (€0.63) | €1.99 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147₴ (€4.38) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (€0.76) | €2.09 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (€0.34) | €1.13 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,567₴ (€522) | €1,790 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,967₴ (€356) | €1,180 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861₴ (€55) | €172 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,283₴ (€335) | €830 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,543₴ (€254) | €591 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,347₴ (€40) | €91 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 130₴ (€3.87) | €25 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,198₴ (€273) | €371 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,906₴ (€86) | €92 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 231₴ (€7) | €6 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 208₴ (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,335₴ (€40) | €88 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,116₴ (€33) | €36 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,715₴ (€81) | €97 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,840₴ (€84) | €114 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 583,986₴ (€17,356) | €25,995 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25₴ (€0.76) | €1.39 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 318₴ (€9) | €59 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82₴ (€2.43) | €11 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 153₴ (€4.54) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264₴ (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53₴ (€1.58) | €4.60 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50₴ (€1.47) | €3.99 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 73₴ (€2.17) | €3.56 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29₴ (€0.87) | €1.79 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (€1.21) | €2.17 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 163₴ (€4.84) | €22 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386₴ (€11) | €42 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (€5.54) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596₴ (€18) | €84 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 987₴ (€29) | €63 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116₴ (€3.45) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (€1.06) | €3.81 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (€1.15) | €6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,993₴ (€446) | €480 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36₴ (€0.04) | €0.33 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 691₴ (€21) | €41 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52₴ (€1.56) | €10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in France
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