Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 216₴ (¥827) | ¥1,028 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182₴ (¥696) | ¥723 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80₴ (¥307) | ¥519 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38₴ (¥147) | ¥197 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69₴ (¥263) | ¥316 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (¥331) | ¥629 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 177₴ (¥676) | ¥962 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (¥88) | ¥902 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (¥53) | ¥574 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (¥128) | ¥285 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (¥1,032) | ¥1,208 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (¥152) | ¥184 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (¥77) | ¥206 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,371₴ (¥77,895) | ¥326,267 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,303₴ (¥62,337) | ¥171,772 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,777₴ (¥14,442) | ¥28,488 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,856₴ (¥64,454) | ¥157,603 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,235₴ (¥39,134) | ¥82,713 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,294₴ (¥8,773) | ¥24,082 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187₴ (¥714) | ¥4,699 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,472₴ (¥43,865) | ¥47,482 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,638₴ (¥13,911) | ¥32,093 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (¥1,487) | ¥1,313 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (¥1,544) | ¥1,878 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287₴ (¥4,920) | ¥6,136 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 956₴ (¥3,657) | ¥5,199 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,222₴ (¥12,322) | ¥8,989 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,918₴ (¥11,157) | ¥13,588 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,032,400₴ (¥3,947,617) | ¥2,700,660 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (¥198) | ¥165 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 361₴ (¥1,380) | ¥10,143 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (¥764) | ¥2,497 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (¥1,376) | ¥1,967 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (¥1,811) | ¥5,380 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (¥285) | ¥650 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (¥305) | ¥938 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (¥393) | ¥702 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (¥183) | ¥218 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (¥278) | ¥216 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288₴ (¥1,100) | ¥3,927 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ukraine | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 501₴ (¥1,918) | ¥4,141 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 279₴ (¥1,066) | ¥3,600 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,714₴ (¥6,554) | ¥4,000 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,195₴ (¥4,569) | ¥5,993 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193₴ (¥737) | ¥984 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ (¥306) | ¥472 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (¥190) | ¥575 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (¥60,159) | ¥101,122 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (¥21) | ¥52 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,008₴ (¥3,853) | ¥9,280 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77₴ (¥293) | ¥592 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,775 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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