- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109₴ (¥444) | ¥1,039 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 88₴ (¥359) | ¥691 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (¥192) | ¥441 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24₴ (¥97) | ¥203 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (¥137) | ¥288 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (¥152) | ¥754 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90₴ (¥366) | ¥924 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (¥85) | ¥683 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (¥37) | ¥401 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17₴ (¥71) | ¥280 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129₴ (¥526) | ¥1,538 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (¥92) | ¥199 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (¥44) | ¥198 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,314₴ (¥62,577) | ¥216,398 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,059₴ (¥37,017) | ¥123,235 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,945₴ (¥7,946) | ¥21,518 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,627₴ (¥39,340) | ¥110,576 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,361₴ (¥25,994) | ¥71,567 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,321₴ (¥5,399) | ¥12,926 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 154₴ (¥630) | ¥4,101 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,529₴ (¥59,367) | ¥55,558 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,972₴ (¥12,144) | ¥16,537 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162₴ (¥661) | ¥711 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179₴ (¥730) | ¥1,838 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,062₴ (¥8,426) | ¥7,354 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,509₴ (¥6,167) | ¥4,336 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,471₴ (¥10,096) | ¥8,421 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,997₴ (¥12,246) | ¥14,523 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 638,130₴ (¥2,607,520) | ¥2,510,530 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (¥122) | ¥145 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 376₴ (¥1,537) | ¥11,257 | - 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) | 104₴ (¥426) | ¥1,278 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164₴ (¥668) | ¥1,019 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 418₴ (¥1,709) | ¥3,622 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (¥296) | ¥612 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55₴ (¥226) | ¥707 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64₴ (¥263) | ¥455 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (¥108) | ¥137 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (¥172) | ¥229 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106₴ (¥433) | ¥2,862 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 327₴ (¥1,338) | ¥3,989 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180₴ (¥735) | ¥3,357 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 998₴ (¥4,080) | ¥14,181 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 703₴ (¥2,874) | ¥7,538 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (¥459) | ¥964 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (¥141) | ¥487 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (¥157) | ¥586 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,019₴ (¥61,370) | ¥49,094 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.70₴ (¥7) | ¥56 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 611₴ (¥2,498) | ¥10,897 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35₴ (¥143) | ¥468 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Japan
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