- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111₴ (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89₴ (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24₴ (3.24 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (4.52 zł) | 10 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38₴ (5.09 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 89₴ (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (2.77 zł) | 3.47 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (1.23 zł) | 2.07 zł | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (2.38 zł) | 3.09 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129₴ (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (3.03 zł) | 5.22 zł | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (1.46 zł) | 2.69 zł | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,576₴ (2,105 zł) | 3,887 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,172₴ (1,239 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032₴ (275 zł) | 439 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,806₴ (1,325 zł) | 2,345 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,518₴ (881 zł) | 1,778 zł | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,322₴ (179 zł) | 300 zł | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158₴ (21 zł) | 36 zł | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,215₴ (1,921 zł) | 1,834 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,915₴ (394 zł) | 416 zł | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 176₴ (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179₴ (24 zł) | 21 zł | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,043₴ (276 zł) | 281 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,480₴ (200 zł) | 152 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,481₴ (335 zł) | 298 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,100₴ (419 zł) | 329 zł | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 611,301₴ (82,611 zł) | 79,937 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (4.07 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383₴ (52 zł) | 104 zł | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104₴ (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 163₴ (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 418₴ (57 zł) | 127 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64₴ (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (3.57 zł) | 4.74 zł | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (5.83 zł) | 8 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 108₴ (15 zł) | 38 zł | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329₴ (44 zł) | 65 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181₴ (24 zł) | 54 zł | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 933₴ (126 zł) | 221 zł | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 710₴ (96 zł) | 125 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111₴ (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34₴ (4.57 zł) | 11 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (5.13 zł) | 9 zł | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,839₴ (2,005 zł) | 1,955 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.70₴ (0.23 zł) | 0.50 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 611₴ (83 zł) | 127 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36₴ (4.82 zł) | 16 zł | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,283 prices entered by 1,101 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Poland
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