Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153₴ (¥603) | ¥981 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123₴ (¥484) | ¥700 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (¥206) | ¥414 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27₴ (¥106) | ¥205 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (¥124) | ¥251 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ (¥154) | ¥659 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 111₴ (¥436) | ¥964 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (¥98) | ¥743 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (¥53) | ¥391 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (¥84) | ¥296 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148₴ (¥583) | ¥1,420 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (¥101) | ¥178 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (¥46) | ¥217 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,952₴ (¥70,813) | ¥299,320 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,557₴ (¥53,479) | ¥164,446 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861₴ (¥7,339) | ¥21,056 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,515₴ (¥49,367) | ¥150,152 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,585₴ (¥33,867) | ¥78,123 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,324₴ (¥5,224) | ¥11,902 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133₴ (¥524) | ¥4,118 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,700₴ (¥38,264) | ¥70,060 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,952₴ (¥11,645) | ¥12,705 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 243₴ (¥958) | ¥794 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213₴ (¥840) | ¥2,406 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,433₴ (¥5,651) | ¥7,319 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,131₴ (¥4,460) | ¥4,417 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,765₴ (¥10,908) | ¥8,375 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,847₴ (¥11,231) | ¥13,139 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 598,192₴ (¥2,359,660) | ¥2,627,120 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (¥106) | ¥135 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 305₴ (¥1,202) | ¥10,272 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 99₴ (¥392) | ¥1,148 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (¥798) | ¥1,229 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274₴ (¥1,080) | ¥5,176 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54₴ (¥213) | ¥803 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52₴ (¥203) | ¥611 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 72₴ (¥285) | ¥528 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (¥118) | ¥152 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (¥161) | ¥258 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 169₴ (¥665) | ¥3,156 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333₴ (¥1,312) | ¥3,672 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183₴ (¥721) | ¥3,638 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 635₴ (¥2,506) | ¥16,372 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 887₴ (¥3,500) | ¥6,066 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117₴ (¥462) | ¥1,131 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (¥144) | ¥435 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (¥158) | ¥548 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,269₴ (¥60,230) | ¥55,862 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11₴ (¥4) | ¥53 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 763₴ (¥3,010) | ¥9,625 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54₴ (¥211) | ¥530 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Japan
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