Cost of living in Ukraine compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 216₴ (₨487) | ₨373 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182₴ (₨409) | ₨321 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80₴ (₨180) | ₨169 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38₴ (₨86) | ₨58 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 69₴ (₨155) | ₨92 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (₨195) | ₨39 | + 401% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 177₴ (₨398) | ₨239 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (₨52) | ₨154 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (₨31) | ₨31 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (₨75) | ₨169 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (₨608) | ₨775 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (₨90) | ₨89 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (₨45) | ₨38 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,371₴ (₨45,839) | ₨40,472 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,303₴ (₨36,684) | ₨24,259 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,777₴ (₨8,499) | ₨5,263 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,856₴ (₨37,929) | ₨24,750 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,235₴ (₨23,029) | ₨14,691 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,294₴ (₨5,163) | ₨6,007 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187₴ (₨420) | ₨665 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,472₴ (₨25,814) | ₨29,903 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,638₴ (₨8,186) | ₨11,999 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (₨875) | ₨535 | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (₨909) | ₨428 | + 112% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is about the same as in India | ||||
Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287₴ (₨2,895) | ₨2,524 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 956₴ (₨2,152) | ₨2,741 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,222₴ (₨7,251) | ₨4,298 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,918₴ (₨6,566) | ₨3,255 | + 102% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,032,400₴ (₨2,323,077) | ₨1,326,030 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (₨117) | ₨105 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 361₴ (₨812) | ₨1,104 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (₨450) | ₨138 | + 225% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (₨810) | ₨276 | + 194% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (₨1,066) | ₨905 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (₨168) | ₨396 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (₨180) | ₨223 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (₨231) | ₨281 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (₨108) | ₨167 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (₨163) | ₨98 | + 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288₴ (₨647) | ₨306 | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 501₴ (₨1,128) | ₨1,460 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 279₴ (₨627) | ₨600 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,714₴ (₨3,857) | ₨1,500 | + 157% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,195₴ (₨2,689) | ₨1,872 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193₴ (₨434) | ₨756 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ (₨180) | ₨217 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (₨112) | ₨182 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (₨35,402) | ₨51,130 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (₨12) | ₨1.39 | + 784% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,008₴ (₨2,267) | ₨1,638 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77₴ (₨173) | ₨270 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 17% more expensive than in India
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