- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115₴ (¥450) | ¥1,006 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 90₴ (¥355) | ¥711 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48₴ (¥188) | ¥445 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24₴ (¥96) | ¥198 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (¥131) | ¥270 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (¥145) | ¥689 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90₴ (¥353) | ¥889 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (¥80) | ¥637 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (¥37) | ¥430 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (¥71) | ¥262 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132₴ (¥518) | ¥1,549 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23₴ (¥89) | ¥212 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (¥45) | ¥195 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,774₴ (¥61,940) | ¥242,113 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,745₴ (¥38,267) | ¥121,422 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000₴ (¥7,852) | ¥21,895 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,102₴ (¥39,666) | ¥116,929 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,789₴ (¥26,659) | ¥79,022 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,277₴ (¥5,013) | ¥12,611 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159₴ (¥624) | ¥4,156 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,490₴ (¥56,897) | ¥55,558 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,633₴ (¥10,339) | ¥16,830 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177₴ (¥697) | ¥693 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 186₴ (¥731) | ¥1,827 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,999₴ (¥7,850) | ¥7,207 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,438₴ (¥5,645) | ¥4,012 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,492₴ (¥9,786) | ¥8,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,993₴ (¥11,754) | ¥15,007 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 608,190₴ (¥2,388,183) | ¥2,657,440 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (¥119) | ¥147 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 394₴ (¥1,548) | ¥11,877 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110₴ (¥432) | ¥1,278 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 243₴ (¥952) | ¥1,016 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 413₴ (¥1,623) | ¥4,123 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (¥280) | ¥630 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (¥213) | ¥711 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63₴ (¥249) | ¥484 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27₴ (¥106) | ¥145 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (¥162) | ¥213 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115₴ (¥450) | ¥2,946 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 327₴ (¥1,286) | ¥4,119 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185₴ (¥726) | ¥3,373 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 925₴ (¥3,631) | ¥12,005 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 776₴ (¥3,047) | ¥8,157 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123₴ (¥483) | ¥903 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (¥141) | ¥498 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (¥152) | ¥551 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,212₴ (¥59,731) | ¥49,094 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82₴ (¥7) | ¥56 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 667₴ (¥2,617) | ¥10,056 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36₴ (¥142) | ¥474 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 64% cheaper than in Japan
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