Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Malta
Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 146₴ (€4.37) | €13 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122₴ (€3.63) | €12 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (€1.56) | €4.00 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (€0.79) | €0.99 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 30₴ (€0.89) | €4.80 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40₴ (€1.18) | €2.48 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102₴ (€3.05) | €10 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (€0.74) | €2.50 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (€0.40) | €1.82 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (€0.64) | €1.37 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148₴ (€4.41) | €7 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (€0.76) | €1.84 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (€0.35) | €1.00 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,952₴ (€506) | €2,000 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,830₴ (€353) | €1,161 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861₴ (€56) | €84 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,573₴ (€345) | €1,193 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,585₴ (€256) | €800 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,324₴ (€40) | €60 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133₴ (€3.96) | €30 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,700₴ (€289) | €659 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,952₴ (€88) | €92 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 243₴ (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213₴ (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,433₴ (€43) | €75 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,131₴ (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,765₴ (€83) | €68 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,847₴ (€85) | €96 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 598,192₴ (€17,850) | €24,847 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (€0.76) | €1.41 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 293₴ (€9) | €42 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 59% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 99₴ (€2.96) | €5.76 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (€6) | €20 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274₴ (€8) | €25 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54₴ (€1.61) | €5.45 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52₴ (€1.54) | €3.75 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 72₴ (€2.16) | €4.54 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (€0.90) | €1.63 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (€1.21) | €2.74 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 169₴ (€5.03) | €10 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 70% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 70% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333₴ (€10) | €60 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 183₴ (€5.46) | €22 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 635₴ (€19) | €72 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 887₴ (€26) | €120 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117₴ (€3.49) | €9 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (€1.09) | €3.84 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (€1.19) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,269₴ (€456) | €634 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14₴ (€0.03) | €0.25 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 717₴ (€21) | €56 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54₴ (€1.60) | €4.00 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Malta
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