- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105₴ (15 zł) | 26 zł | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 80₴ (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45₴ (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22₴ (3.07 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (4.44 zł) | 10 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (5.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (2.86 zł) | 3.39 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (1.18 zł) | 2.14 zł | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (2.29 zł) | 3.19 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125₴ (18 zł) | 29 zł | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (2.98 zł) | 5.05 zł | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (1.48 zł) | 2.57 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,875₴ (2,240 zł) | 3,852 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,683₴ (1,366 zł) | 2,780 zł | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,979₴ (279 zł) | 434 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,573₴ (1,351 zł) | 2,348 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,111₴ (862 zł) | 1,690 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,332₴ (188 zł) | 293 zł | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164₴ (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,541₴ (1,911 zł) | 1,858 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,309₴ (467 zł) | 394 zł | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 202₴ (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163₴ (23 zł) | 23 zł | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 28% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,064₴ (291 zł) | 284 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,421₴ (201 zł) | 141 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,373₴ (335 zł) | 285 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,958₴ (417 zł) | 328 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 673,047₴ (94,983 zł) | 77,976 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28₴ (3.93 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 345₴ (49 zł) | 103 zł | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95₴ (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195₴ (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 378₴ (53 zł) | 114 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55₴ (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66₴ (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (3.71 zł) | 4.79 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (6.00 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125₴ (18 zł) | 41 zł | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353₴ (50 zł) | 66 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168₴ (24 zł) | 52 zł | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850₴ (120 zł) | 203 zł | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 696₴ (98 zł) | 126 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103₴ (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (5.23 zł) | 11 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (5.65 zł) | 8 zł | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,169₴ (2,000 zł) | 2,074 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 16₴ (2.31 zł) | 0.56 zł | + 310% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 633₴ (89 zł) | 122 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32₴ (4.57 zł) | 16 zł | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,720 prices entered by 988 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 19% cheaper than in Poland
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