Cost of living in Ukraine compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 295₴ (₨604) | ₨400 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 270₴ (₨554) | ₨350 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ (₨179) | ₨177 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46₴ (₨95) | ₨63 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (₨159) | ₨102 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111₴ (₨227) | ₨45 | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 184₴ (₨377) | ₨254 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38₴ (₨78) | ₨196 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42₴ (₨86) | ₨40 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42₴ (₨85) | ₨172 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275₴ (₨563) | ₨925 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 54₴ (₨111) | ₨95 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19₴ (₨38) | ₨42 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,635₴ (₨68,909) | ₨46,983 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,551₴ (₨50,300) | ₨29,753 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,326₴ (₨8,862) | ₨5,571 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,785₴ (₨42,583) | ₨30,891 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,465₴ (₨31,685) | ₨18,623 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380₴ (₨4,875) | ₨4,707 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241₴ (₨494) | ₨772 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ (₨30,262) | ₨26,656 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ (₨12,027) | ₨12,082 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ (₨917) | ₨555 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ (₨2,053) | ₨704 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ (₨6,225) | ₨2,484 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ (₨3,173) | ₨2,578 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ (₨10,209) | ₨4,084 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ (₨8,305) | ₨2,961 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ (₨2,407,209) | ₨1,800,510 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ (₨118) | ₨104 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709₴ (₨1,453) | ₨1,476 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (₨506) | ₨94 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ (₨967) | ₨262 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ (₨1,854) | ₨1,182 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ (₨317) | ₨391 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (₨320) | ₨229 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ (₨272) | ₨269 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ (₨210) | ₨195 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ (₨176) | ₨99 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ (₨593) | ₨303 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ (₨3,307) | ₨1,334 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ (₨1,284) | ₨620 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ (₨2,628) | ₨1,539 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ (₨4,372) | ₨2,260 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ (₨581) | ₨709 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ (₨150) | ₨234 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ (₨156) | ₨199 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ (₨70,239) | ₨42,549 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ (₨6) | ₨5.62 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ (₨3,373) | ₨1,807 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ (₨222) | ₨277 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 36% more expensive than in India
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