Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 316₴ (¥1,216) | ¥1,043 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202₴ (¥776) | ¥775 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87₴ (¥336) | ¥491 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42₴ (¥161) | ¥212 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 71₴ (¥272) | ¥325 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (¥336) | ¥615 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199₴ (¥763) | ¥1,083 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (¥102) | ¥570 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20₴ (¥77) | ¥433 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (¥128) | ¥301 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264₴ (¥1,015) | ¥1,536 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (¥176) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (¥71) | ¥184 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,808₴ (¥114,519) | ¥221,430 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,510₴ (¥67,270) | ¥111,860 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,958₴ (¥15,204) | ¥20,251 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,181₴ (¥66,008) | ¥190,034 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,579₴ (¥48,327) | ¥84,192 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,706₴ (¥14,239) | ¥28,514 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258₴ (¥990) | ¥3,357 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,029₴ (¥42,373) | ¥52,125 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,729₴ (¥14,327) | ¥15,714 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (¥1,496) | ¥1,018 | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583₴ (¥2,239) | ¥1,314 | + 70% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,548₴ (¥13,632) | ¥8,530 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,448₴ (¥5,561) | ¥4,983 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,343₴ (¥16,686) | ¥9,702 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,566₴ (¥17,544) | ¥11,426 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,054,060₴ (¥4,049,537) | ¥2,882,200 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (¥201) | ¥170 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 823₴ (¥3,163) | ¥9,799 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (¥565) | ¥1,555 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 547₴ (¥2,100) | ¥2,993 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 669₴ (¥2,568) | ¥6,000 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 488₴ (¥1,875) | ¥2,084 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 138₴ (¥532) | ¥842 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172₴ (¥659) | ¥600 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73₴ (¥280) | ¥192 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71₴ (¥272) | ¥191 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326₴ (¥1,254) | ¥4,236 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,081₴ (¥4,153) | ¥5,211 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 312₴ (¥1,200) | ¥3,676 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,503₴ (¥5,773) | ¥4,122 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,507₴ (¥5,789) | ¥8,391 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321₴ (¥1,233) | ¥961 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50₴ (¥192) | ¥499 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83₴ (¥317) | ¥656 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,070₴ (¥165,467) | ¥51,754 | + 220% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (¥13) | ¥52 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,128₴ (¥4,334) | ¥9,018 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 91₴ (¥349) | ¥564 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,205 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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