Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Ukraine | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 216₴ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 267 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182₴ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 148 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80₴ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 68 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38₴ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 69₴ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 45 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 177₴ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 87 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 48 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 32 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 257 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Ukraine | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,371₴ (Mex$ 9,760) | Mex$ 20,800 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,303₴ (Mex$ 7,811) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,777₴ (Mex$ 1,810) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,856₴ (Mex$ 8,076) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,235₴ (Mex$ 4,903) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,294₴ (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 717 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187₴ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 396 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,472₴ (Mex$ 5,496) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,638₴ (Mex$ 1,743) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 116 | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 124 | + 56% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Ukraine | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287₴ (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 969 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 956₴ (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 712 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,222₴ (Mex$ 1,544) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,918₴ (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Ukraine | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,032,400₴ (Mex$ 494,618) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 361₴ (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 543 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Ukraine | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 92 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 200 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 589 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 76 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 61 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 67 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288₴ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 244 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Ukraine | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 501₴ (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 363 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 279₴ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 156 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,714₴ (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 724 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,195₴ (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 768 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193₴ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 164 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 80 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 45 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (Mex$ 7,538) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (Mex$ 2.63) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,008₴ (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 883 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77₴ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 78 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Mexico
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