- 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 | 109₴ (15 zł) | 26 zł | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 85₴ (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23₴ (3.13 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32₴ (4.43 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38₴ (5.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (2.84 zł) | 3.58 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (1.18 zł) | 2.07 zł | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (2.27 zł) | 3.19 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 127₴ (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (2.94 zł) | 5.06 zł | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (1.43 zł) | 2.57 zł | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 40% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,389₴ (2,258 zł) | 3,817 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,394₴ (1,295 zł) | 2,803 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,961₴ (270 zł) | 459 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,790₴ (1,349 zł) | 2,334 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,123₴ (844 zł) | 1,722 zł | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,150₴ (158 zł) | 313 zł | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 154₴ (21 zł) | 37 zł | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,117₴ (2,221 zł) | 1,899 zł | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,003₴ (414 zł) | 407 zł | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188₴ (26 zł) | 27 zł | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 169₴ (23 zł) | 23 zł | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,135₴ (294 zł) | 270 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,619₴ (223 zł) | 147 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,400₴ (331 zł) | 291 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,925₴ (403 zł) | 336 zł | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 656,281₴ (90,439 zł) | 77,940 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (3.94 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 351₴ (48 zł) | 103 zł | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 109₴ (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186₴ (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 413₴ (57 zł) | 122 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53₴ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65₴ (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (3.30 zł) | 4.92 zł | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (5.83 zł) | 7 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 119₴ (16 zł) | 41 zł | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 340₴ (47 zł) | 67 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175₴ (24 zł) | 52 zł | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 919₴ (127 zł) | 208 zł | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 655₴ (90 zł) | 120 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111₴ (15 zł) | 22 zł | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (4.76 zł) | 11 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (5.51 zł) | 9 zł | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,063₴ (1,938 zł) | 2,025 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.56₴ (0.21 zł) | 0.41 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 624₴ (86 zł) | 123 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33₴ (4.61 zł) | 16 zł | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,667 prices entered by 1,066 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Poland
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