Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 56% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149₴ (€4.37) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 119₴ (€3.49) | €5.50 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53₴ (€1.55) | €3.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (€0.77) | €1.06 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28₴ (€0.82) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ (€1.13) | €4.03 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 95₴ (€2.78) | €3.56 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24₴ (€0.70) | €1.74 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (€0.41) | €0.72 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (€0.62) | €1.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152₴ (€4.44) | €10 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (€0.76) | €1.82 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (€0.33) | €0.77 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 47% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,773₴ (€549) | €694 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,974₴ (€350) | €465 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,953₴ (€57) | €240 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,479₴ (€336) | €478 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,064₴ (€236) | €461 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,344₴ (€39) | €94 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 132₴ (€3.85) | €13 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,884₴ (€289) | €274 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,567₴ (€75) | €185 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237₴ (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 178₴ (€5.21) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 14% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,404₴ (€41) | €71 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,106₴ (€32) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,707₴ (€79) | €71 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,841₴ (€83) | €85 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 567,349₴ (€16,583) | €17,965 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (€0.75) | €1.19 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 328₴ (€10) | €49 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82₴ (€2.39) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 153₴ (€4.47) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 259₴ (€8) | €44 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53₴ (€1.55) | €3.95 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50₴ (€1.47) | €6 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71₴ (€2.08) | €4.26 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (€0.87) | €1.51 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (€1.19) | €4.37 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 182₴ (€5.32) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 49% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386₴ (€11) | €25 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (€5.45) | €15 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596₴ (€17) | €78 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 987₴ (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132₴ (€3.85) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (€1.09) | €2.93 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (€1.13) | €3.78 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,993₴ (€438) | €498 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36₴ (€0.04) | €0.13 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 615₴ (€18) | €42 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51₴ (€1.49) | €4.12 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 50% cheaper than in Latvia
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