Cost of living in Ukraine compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 316₴ (NZ$13) | NZ$25 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202₴ (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87₴ (NZ$3.70) | NZ$9 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42₴ (NZ$1.77) | NZ$2.80 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 71₴ (NZ$3.00) | NZ$12 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (NZ$3.70) | NZ$10 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199₴ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (NZ$1.12) | NZ$4.79 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20₴ (NZ$0.84) | NZ$4.14 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (NZ$1.41) | NZ$6 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264₴ (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (NZ$1.94) | NZ$4.46 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (NZ$0.78) | NZ$3.26 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,808₴ (NZ$1,263) | NZ$4,070 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,510₴ (NZ$742) | NZ$3,352 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,958₴ (NZ$168) | NZ$197 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,181₴ (NZ$728) | NZ$2,492 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,579₴ (NZ$533) | NZ$2,198 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,706₴ (NZ$157) | NZ$153 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258₴ (NZ$11) | NZ$90 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,029₴ (NZ$467) | NZ$565 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,729₴ (NZ$158) | NZ$231 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (NZ$16) | NZ$19 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583₴ (NZ$25) | NZ$32 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,548₴ (NZ$150) | NZ$139 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,448₴ (NZ$61) | NZ$95 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,343₴ (NZ$184) | NZ$186 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,566₴ (NZ$193) | NZ$225 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,054,060₴ (NZ$44,650) | NZ$41,100 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (NZ$2.21) | NZ$2.85 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 823₴ (NZ$35) | NZ$190 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 547₴ (NZ$23) | NZ$5.00 | + 363% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 669₴ (NZ$28) | NZ$60 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 488₴ (NZ$21) | NZ$7 | + 186% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 138₴ (NZ$5.86) | NZ$5.35 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172₴ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73₴ (NZ$3.09) | NZ$3.09 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71₴ (NZ$3.00) | NZ$3.99 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326₴ (NZ$14) | NZ$38 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,081₴ (NZ$46) | NZ$70 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 312₴ (NZ$13) | NZ$43 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,503₴ (NZ$64) | NZ$180 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,507₴ (NZ$64) | NZ$136 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321₴ (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50₴ (NZ$2.12) | NZ$5.95 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83₴ (NZ$3.49) | NZ$13 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,070₴ (NZ$1,824) | NZ$1,526 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (NZ$0.15) | NZ$0.41 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,128₴ (NZ$48) | NZ$73 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 91₴ (NZ$3.85) | NZ$40 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,280 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand
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