- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108₴ (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 86₴ (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23₴ (3.09 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (4.37 zł) | 10 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (4.91 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87₴ (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (2.73 zł) | 3.59 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (1.15 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17₴ (2.27 zł) | 3.16 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128₴ (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (2.93 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (1.44 zł) | 2.61 zł | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,818₴ (2,106 zł) | 3,903 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,110₴ (1,213 zł) | 2,851 zł | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,899₴ (253 zł) | 472 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,690₴ (1,290 zł) | 2,375 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,142₴ (818 zł) | 1,739 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,214₴ (162 zł) | 305 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 151₴ (20 zł) | 37 zł | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,100₴ (2,011 zł) | 1,914 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,882₴ (384 zł) | 416 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160₴ (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 167₴ (22 zł) | 25 zł | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 22% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,002₴ (267 zł) | 281 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,484₴ (198 zł) | 147 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,475₴ (330 zł) | 294 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,180₴ (424 zł) | 335 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 667,844₴ (88,937 zł) | 78,628 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (3.94 zł) | 4.88 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357₴ (48 zł) | 105 zł | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116₴ (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195₴ (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 421₴ (56 zł) | 129 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59₴ (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64₴ (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25₴ (3.34 zł) | 4.93 zł | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (5.79 zł) | 8 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113₴ (15 zł) | 41 zł | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 344₴ (46 zł) | 66 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177₴ (24 zł) | 53 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946₴ (126 zł) | 215 zł | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 711₴ (95 zł) | 120 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116₴ (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (4.70 zł) | 11 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (5.17 zł) | 9 zł | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,272₴ (2,034 zł) | 2,058 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67₴ (0.22 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 576₴ (77 zł) | 127 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35₴ (4.63 zł) | 16 zł | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,512 prices entered by 1,050 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in Poland
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