Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148₴ (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 119₴ (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53₴ (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (3.51 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28₴ (3.75 zł) | 10 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ (5.15 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 94₴ (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24₴ (3.19 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (1.85 zł) | 2.88 zł | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (2.80 zł) | 3.48 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154₴ (20 zł) | 28 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (3.47 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (1.47 zł) | 2.76 zł | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,773₴ (2,504 zł) | 4,079 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,974₴ (1,597 zł) | 2,952 zł | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,953₴ (260 zł) | 475 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,479₴ (1,531 zł) | 2,446 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,064₴ (1,076 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,344₴ (179 zł) | 341 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 132₴ (18 zł) | 48 zł | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,884₴ (1,319 zł) | 1,673 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,567₴ (342 zł) | 425 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237₴ (32 zł) | 30 zł | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 178₴ (24 zł) | 22 zł | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,404₴ (187 zł) | 293 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,106₴ (147 zł) | 163 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,707₴ (361 zł) | 294 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,841₴ (379 zł) | 348 zł | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 567,349₴ (75,688 zł) | 76,363 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (3.41 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 328₴ (44 zł) | 101 zł | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82₴ (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 153₴ (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 259₴ (35 zł) | 134 zł | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53₴ (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50₴ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71₴ (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (3.95 zł) | 5.77 zł | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (5.42 zł) | 8 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 182₴ (24 zł) | 45 zł | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386₴ (51 zł) | 72 zł | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (25 zł) | 57 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596₴ (80 zł) | 214 zł | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 987₴ (132 zł) | 123 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132₴ (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (4.98 zł) | 12 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (5.16 zł) | 10 zł | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,993₴ (2,000 zł) | 1,995 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36₴ (0.18 zł) | 0.50 zł | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 615₴ (82 zł) | 112 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51₴ (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,289 prices entered by 477 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Poland
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