Cost of living in Ukraine compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127₴ (₨372) | ₨388 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 105₴ (₨309) | ₨280 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55₴ (₨162) | ₨141 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27₴ (₨78) | ₨52 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30₴ (₨88) | ₨72 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41₴ (₨122) | ₨37 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 96₴ (₨282) | ₨215 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19₴ (₨56) | ₨141 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ (₨45) | ₨28 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (₨62) | ₨127 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 174₴ (₨512) | ₨825 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (₨73) | ₨84 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (₨31) | ₨35 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,680₴ (₨63,684) | ₨31,230 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,540₴ (₨33,899) | ₨20,049 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,071₴ (₨6,082) | ₨4,148 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,469₴ (₨33,689) | ₨23,740 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,753₴ (₨25,712) | ₨13,807 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,242₴ (₨3,648) | ₨3,140 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133₴ (₨390) | ₨743 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,145₴ (₨29,799) | ₨30,621 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,138₴ (₨9,216) | ₨10,530 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 323₴ (₨948) | ₨379 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 157₴ (₨461) | ₨325 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,089₴ (₨6,137) | ₨2,344 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,155₴ (₨3,394) | ₨2,581 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,626₴ (₨7,713) | ₨3,774 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,928₴ (₨8,601) | ₨2,828 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 618,080₴ (₨1,815,576) | ₨934,597 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (₨86) | ₨76 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 419₴ (₨1,230) | ₨1,220 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 192₴ (₨563) | ₨108 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (₨592) | ₨209 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 340₴ (₨998) | ₨979 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65₴ (₨190) | ₨248 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (₨157) | ₨173 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58₴ (₨171) | ₨242 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32₴ (₨95) | ₨152 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 37₴ (₨108) | ₨69 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 216₴ (₨635) | ₨243 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 434₴ (₨1,275) | ₨1,194 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209₴ (₨613) | ₨468 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,414₴ (₨4,154) | ₨1,729 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,009₴ (₨2,963) | ₨1,919 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151₴ (₨444) | ₨686 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43₴ (₨126) | ₨220 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45₴ (₨132) | ₨226 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,555₴ (₨36,880) | ₨33,881 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.23₴ (₨3.62) | ₨3.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 695₴ (₨2,043) | ₨1,918 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 42₴ (₨122) | ₨245 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 24% more expensive than in India
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