Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 132₴ (¥532) | ¥1,001 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112₴ (¥451) | ¥722 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54₴ (¥217) | ¥446 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (¥106) | ¥214 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29₴ (¥116) | ¥289 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (¥148) | ¥501 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89₴ (¥358) | ¥1,246 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (¥86) | ¥640 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16₴ (¥66) | ¥381 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20₴ (¥82) | ¥260 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156₴ (¥625) | ¥1,652 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (¥99) | ¥221 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (¥46) | ¥277 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,570₴ (¥82,612) | ¥182,340 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,011₴ (¥44,221) | ¥121,270 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,968₴ (¥7,902) | ¥15,948 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,999₴ (¥40,159) | ¥127,445 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,051₴ (¥28,319) | ¥86,552 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,364₴ (¥5,479) | ¥11,000 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125₴ (¥503) | ¥3,835 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,876₴ (¥39,665) | ¥39,892 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,578₴ (¥10,355) | ¥10,465 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257₴ (¥1,032) | ¥749 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133₴ (¥534) | ¥2,162 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,486₴ (¥5,968) | ¥6,528 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,176₴ (¥4,724) | ¥4,644 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,687₴ (¥10,790) | ¥7,685 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,879₴ (¥11,561) | ¥13,013 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 603,919₴ (¥2,425,445) | ¥2,936,380 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (¥110) | ¥142 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 390₴ (¥1,566) | ¥9,348 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (¥591) | ¥1,406 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180₴ (¥722) | ¥929 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 306₴ (¥1,230) | ¥8,740 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 55₴ (¥220) | ¥554 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47₴ (¥190) | ¥669 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65₴ (¥261) | ¥525 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (¥132) | ¥206 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40₴ (¥160) | ¥238 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207₴ (¥830) | ¥2,654 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413₴ (¥1,658) | ¥3,275 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200₴ (¥804) | ¥3,323 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 887₴ (¥3,561) | ¥16,766 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 924₴ (¥3,710) | ¥5,924 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128₴ (¥514) | ¥806 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38₴ (¥154) | ¥520 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (¥160) | ¥510 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,654₴ (¥58,851) | ¥47,822 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19₴ (¥5) | ¥26 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800₴ (¥3,211) | ¥8,220 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46₴ (¥185) | ¥491 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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