Cost of living in Ukraine compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193₴ (₨508) | ₨344 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 127₴ (₨334) | ₨299 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64₴ (₨168) | ₨161 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34₴ (₨90) | ₨54 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42₴ (₨111) | ₨83 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47₴ (₨124) | ₨41 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124₴ (₨327) | ₨216 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (₨57) | ₨153 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ (₨39) | ₨29 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24₴ (₨63) | ₨151 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 181₴ (₨477) | ₨769 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30₴ (₨78) | ₨87 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13₴ (₨33) | ₨35 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,339₴ (₨45,727) | ₨30,437 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,191₴ (₨37,425) | ₨19,332 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,101₴ (₨5,540) | ₨4,833 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,702₴ (₨36,135) | ₨22,933 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,403₴ (₨19,525) | ₨14,192 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,375₴ (₨3,625) | ₨3,664 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ (₨497) | ₨513 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ (₨34,869) | ₨29,585 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,734₴ (₨9,847) | ₨13,060 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 318₴ (₨840) | ₨413 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (₨664) | ₨377 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,232₴ (₨5,886) | ₨2,299 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274₴ (₨3,360) | ₨2,368 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,118₴ (₨8,224) | ₨3,408 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,703₴ (₨9,765) | ₨2,866 | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 723,985₴ (₨1,909,366) | ₨958,460 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32₴ (₨85) | ₨108 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 428₴ (₨1,130) | ₨1,482 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 167₴ (₨441) | ₨128 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148₴ (₨389) | ₨222 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 366₴ (₨966) | ₨815 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 82₴ (₨216) | ₨402 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (₨161) | ₨183 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92₴ (₨243) | ₨242 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (₨88) | ₨163 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55₴ (₨146) | ₨73 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105₴ (₨276) | ₨336 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is about the same as in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464₴ (₨1,224) | ₨1,329 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 241₴ (₨635) | ₨586 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,419₴ (₨3,742) | ₨1,606 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733₴ (₨1,933) | ₨2,079 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (₨296) | ₨594 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45₴ (₨119) | ₨226 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (₨132) | ₨175 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,905₴ (₨44,584) | ₨43,316 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30₴ (₨3.43) | ₨1.29 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 710₴ (₨1,871) | ₨1,462 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62₴ (₨164) | ₨237 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 18% more expensive than in India
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