Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203₴ (¥887) | ¥1,145 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125₴ (¥548) | ¥719 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63₴ (¥278) | ¥437 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33₴ (¥146) | ¥211 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42₴ (¥185) | ¥282 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45₴ (¥196) | ¥815 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122₴ (¥534) | ¥951 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (¥97) | ¥984 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ (¥65) | ¥421 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25₴ (¥108) | ¥268 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 182₴ (¥799) | ¥1,770 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29₴ (¥125) | ¥217 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (¥54) | ¥225 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,339₴ (¥75,975) | ¥194,768 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,191₴ (¥62,182) | ¥126,641 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,101₴ (¥9,205) | ¥21,178 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,702₴ (¥60,039) | ¥142,258 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,403₴ (¥32,440) | ¥80,836 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,375₴ (¥6,023) | ¥13,643 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 191₴ (¥837) | ¥3,988 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ (¥57,934) | ¥59,521 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,734₴ (¥16,360) | ¥17,809 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 318₴ (¥1,395) | ¥665 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (¥1,102) | ¥2,700 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,232₴ (¥9,780) | ¥7,941 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274₴ (¥5,583) | ¥4,162 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,118₴ (¥13,664) | ¥7,471 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,703₴ (¥16,225) | ¥15,388 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 723,985₴ (¥3,172,421) | ¥2,576,380 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31₴ (¥136) | ¥161 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 428₴ (¥1,877) | ¥16,725 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 167₴ (¥732) | ¥1,370 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148₴ (¥647) | ¥1,955 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 366₴ (¥1,605) | ¥3,523 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 82₴ (¥358) | ¥2,205 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (¥267) | ¥648 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92₴ (¥405) | ¥409 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (¥146) | ¥143 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55₴ (¥243) | ¥184 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105₴ (¥459) | ¥3,583 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464₴ (¥2,034) | ¥4,280 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 241₴ (¥1,055) | ¥3,593 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,419₴ (¥6,217) | ¥20,657 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733₴ (¥3,211) | ¥6,242 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (¥492) | ¥1,034 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45₴ (¥198) | ¥533 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (¥220) | ¥526 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,905₴ (¥74,076) | ¥58,872 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30₴ (¥6) | ¥41 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 710₴ (¥3,109) | ¥11,178 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62₴ (¥272) | ¥554 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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