- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 42% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99₴ (13 zł) | 27 zł | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70₴ (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40₴ (5.48 zł) | 9 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19₴ (2.64 zł) | 2.84 zł | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28₴ (3.87 zł) | 9 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34₴ (4.65 zł) | 6 zł | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77₴ (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17₴ (2.35 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7₴ (0.99 zł) | 1.98 zł | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15₴ (2.09 zł) | 3.03 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131₴ (18 zł) | 28 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (2.81 zł) | 5.24 zł | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8₴ (1.14 zł) | 2.37 zł | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 40% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,330₴ (2,217 zł) | 3,997 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,105₴ (1,780 zł) | 2,839 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,021₴ (274 zł) | 413 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,191₴ (1,384 zł) | 2,461 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,472₴ (879 zł) | 1,721 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,339₴ (182 zł) | 259 zł | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 126₴ (17 zł) | 43 zł | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,779₴ (1,599 zł) | 1,796 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,910₴ (395 zł) | 370 zł | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 235₴ (32 zł) | 25 zł | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99₴ (13 zł) | 21 zł | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,744₴ (237 zł) | 284 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,199₴ (163 zł) | 138 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525₴ (343 zł) | 270 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,466₴ (471 zł) | 353 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 711,795₴ (96,657 zł) | 76,258 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25₴ (3.40 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303₴ (41 zł) | 105 zł | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 42% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88₴ (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148₴ (20 zł) | 33 zł | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 273₴ (37 zł) | 107 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 76₴ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53₴ (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60₴ (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29₴ (3.98 zł) | 5.05 zł | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (5.72 zł) | 8 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140₴ (19 zł) | 32 zł | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328₴ (45 zł) | 65 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 172₴ (23 zł) | 49 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 674₴ (92 zł) | 200 zł | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 730₴ (99 zł) | 133 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 104₴ (14 zł) | 22 zł | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34₴ (4.65 zł) | 11 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36₴ (4.87 zł) | 9 zł | - 43% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 13,357₴ (1,814 zł) | 2,336 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.35₴ (0.18 zł) | 0.25 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 608₴ (83 zł) | 135 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29₴ (3.89 zł) | 15 zł | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Poland
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