Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Ukraine | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 314₴ (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 263₴ (€5.81) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ (€1.94) | €4.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47₴ (€1.03) | €1.24 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75₴ (€1.65) | €2.64 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109₴ (€2.40) | €3.24 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 189₴ (€4.18) | €5.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35₴ (€0.78) | €1.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 37₴ (€0.81) | €0.76 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 41₴ (€0.90) | €1.52 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 290₴ (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53₴ (€1.17) | €2.50 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (€0.39) | €1.06 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 14% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Ukraine | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,836₴ (€769) | €939 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,860₴ (€527) | €576 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,554₴ (€101) | €168 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,895₴ (€439) | €568 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,885₴ (€329) | €350 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,576₴ (€57) | €104 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242₴ (€5.33) | €12 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ (€326) | €345 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ (€130) | €79 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ (€22) | €13 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 7% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Ukraine | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ (€67) | €60 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ (€34) | €36 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ (€110) | €83 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ (€90) | €86 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Ukraine | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ (€25,945) | €28,391 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ (€1.28) | €1.52 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 708₴ (€16) | €27 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 20% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Ukraine | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (€5.45) | €6.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ (€10) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ (€3.41) | €3.99 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (€3.45) | €3.49 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ (€2.93) | €3.00 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ (€2.27) | €2.04 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ (€1.90) | €2.00 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 5% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Ukraine | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ (€36) | €27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ (€14) | €17 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ (€28) | €121 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ (€47) | €38 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ (€1.62) | €5.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ (€1.68) | €3.90 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ (€757) | €564 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ (€0.06) | €0.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ (€36) | €32 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ (€2.39) | €4.93 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 677 prices entered by 68 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 19% cheaper than in Lithuania
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