Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 295₴ (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 270₴ (€5.65) | €12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ (€1.83) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46₴ (€0.97) | €1.30 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (€1.63) | €4.79 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111₴ (€2.32) | €3.36 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 184₴ (€3.85) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38₴ (€0.80) | €2.42 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42₴ (€0.88) | €1.89 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42₴ (€0.87) | €1.72 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275₴ (€5.74) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 54₴ (€1.13) | €3.50 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19₴ (€0.39) | €1.58 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 70% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,635₴ (€704) | €2,723 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,551₴ (€514) | €2,127 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,326₴ (€90) | €291 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,385₴ (€468) | €1,748 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,465₴ (€324) | €1,482 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380₴ (€50) | €173 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241₴ (€5.04) | €41 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ (€309) | €339 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ (€123) | €178 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ (€9) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ (€21) | €18 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ (€64) | €91 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ (€104) | €103 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ (€85) | €121 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ (€24,579) | €36,888 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ (€1.21) | €1.99 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709₴ (€15) | €106 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (€5.17) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ (€10) | €16 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ (€19) | €53 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ (€3.23) | €5.67 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (€3.27) | €4.25 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ (€2.78) | €4.31 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ (€2.15) | €2.00 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ (€1.80) | €3.16 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ (€6) | €30 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Ukraine | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ (€34) | €61 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ (€13) | €30 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ (€27) | €243 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ (€5.93) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ (€1.53) | €4.13 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ (€1.59) | €5.94 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ (€717) | €439 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ (€0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ (€34) | €54 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ (€2.27) | €12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands
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