Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ukraine | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 316₴ (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202₴ (€4.78) | €10 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87₴ (€2.07) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42₴ (€0.99) | €1.22 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 71₴ (€1.68) | €4.28 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (€2.07) | €3.00 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199₴ (€4.70) | €6 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (€0.63) | €2.59 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20₴ (€0.47) | €1.87 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (€0.79) | €1.09 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264₴ (€6) | €7 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (€1.08) | €1.92 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (€0.44) | €1.88 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ukraine | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,808₴ (€705) | €2,001 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,510₴ (€414) | €1,574 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,958₴ (€94) | €227 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,181₴ (€406) | €1,239 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,579₴ (€298) | €904 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,706₴ (€88) | €163 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258₴ (€6) | €37 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,029₴ (€261) | €367 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,729₴ (€88) | €111 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (€9) | €6 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583₴ (€14) | €18 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 4% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ukraine | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,548₴ (€84) | €86 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,448₴ (€34) | €38 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,343₴ (€103) | €89 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,566₴ (€108) | €120 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ukraine | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,054,060₴ (€24,930) | €33,039 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (€1.24) | €1.82 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 823₴ (€19) | €51 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ukraine | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (€3.48) | €9 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 547₴ (€13) | €16 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 669₴ (€16) | €72 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 488₴ (€12) | €3.99 | + 190% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 138₴ (€3.27) | €2.99 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172₴ (€4.06) | €3.20 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73₴ (€1.72) | €1.98 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71₴ (€1.67) | €1.68 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326₴ (€8) | €21 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Ukraine | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,081₴ (€26) | €46 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 312₴ (€7) | €25 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,503₴ (€36) | €84 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,507₴ (€36) | €67 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321₴ (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50₴ (€1.18) | €3.73 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83₴ (€1.95) | €4.43 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,070₴ (€1,019) | €578 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (€0.08) | €0.13 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,128₴ (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 91₴ (€2.15) | €8 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,958 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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