Cost of living in Ukraine compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Ukraine | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213₴ (€5.32) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 156₴ (€3.91) | €11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74₴ (€1.86) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ (€0.92) | €1.34 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62₴ (€1.55) | €4.45 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74₴ (€1.85) | €2.79 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152₴ (€3.81) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (€0.55) | €2.88 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (€0.35) | €1.82 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29₴ (€0.73) | €1.98 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 274₴ (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36₴ (€0.90) | €2.14 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16₴ (€0.41) | €1.21 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Ukraine | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,785₴ (€545) | €1,857 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,055₴ (€402) | €1,666 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,150₴ (€79) | €141 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,032₴ (€451) | €1,046 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,673₴ (€267) | €805 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,944₴ (€49) | €99 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238₴ (€5.96) | €24 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ (€331) | €312 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,302₴ (€83) | €82 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 267₴ (€7) | €5.97 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 283₴ (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Ukraine | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502₴ (€38) | €94 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,059₴ (€27) | €34 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,748₴ (€94) | €80 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,821₴ (€96) | €126 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Ukraine | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 844,745₴ (€21,136) | €22,045 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47₴ (€1.17) | €1.89 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 399₴ (€10) | €62 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Ukraine | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152₴ (€3.80) | €4.58 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 444₴ (€11) | €5.19 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448₴ (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 89₴ (€2.22) | €4.20 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85₴ (€2.12) | €4.28 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90₴ (€2.24) | €2.84 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42₴ (€1.04) | €1.89 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67₴ (€1.68) | €2.52 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 132₴ (€3.30) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Ukraine | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 480₴ (€12) | €42 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 282₴ (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,341₴ (€34) | €83 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,105₴ (€28) | €56 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165₴ (€4.12) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60₴ (€1.50) | €3.94 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46₴ (€1.14) | €5.97 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,331₴ (€409) | €456 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66₴ (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713₴ (€18) | €32 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69₴ (€1.73) | €10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,139 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in France
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