- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109₴ (¥439) | ¥1,066 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 86₴ (¥344) | ¥676 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (¥188) | ¥497 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23₴ (¥92) | ¥203 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (¥131) | ¥297 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38₴ (¥152) | ¥791 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (¥343) | ¥924 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (¥82) | ¥748 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (¥35) | ¥429 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17₴ (¥66) | ¥281 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124₴ (¥499) | ¥1,661 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (¥87) | ¥195 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (¥45) | ¥199 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,008₴ (¥64,252) | ¥217,864 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,152₴ (¥36,733) | ¥136,533 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,914₴ (¥7,685) | ¥19,622 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,337₴ (¥37,478) | ¥113,659 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,967₴ (¥23,953) | ¥71,360 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168₴ (¥4,687) | ¥12,437 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 151₴ (¥607) | ¥4,275 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,779₴ (¥67,348) | ¥57,256 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,899₴ (¥11,637) | ¥15,779 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169₴ (¥677) | ¥735 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 174₴ (¥697) | ¥2,185 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,998₴ (¥8,021) | ¥8,366 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,616₴ (¥6,488) | ¥4,467 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,444₴ (¥9,812) | ¥7,902 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,898₴ (¥11,633) | ¥14,620 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,868₴ (¥2,612,500) | ¥2,517,540 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (¥117) | ¥140 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362₴ (¥1,451) | ¥10,332 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127₴ (¥508) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (¥810) | ¥1,019 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 419₴ (¥1,680) | ¥3,956 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (¥284) | ¥567 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (¥216) | ¥681 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63₴ (¥252) | ¥495 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (¥95) | ¥133 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44₴ (¥175) | ¥261 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 114₴ (¥458) | ¥3,143 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 343₴ (¥1,378) | ¥4,305 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177₴ (¥709) | ¥3,413 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 919₴ (¥3,690) | ¥14,181 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 668₴ (¥2,681) | ¥8,033 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111₴ (¥444) | ¥968 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34₴ (¥138) | ¥479 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (¥156) | ¥594 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,982₴ (¥60,137) | ¥52,524 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.77₴ (¥7) | ¥62 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 584₴ (¥2,346) | ¥10,702 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 34₴ (¥136) | ¥468 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Japan
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