- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104₴ (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 78₴ (10 zł) | 19 zł | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45₴ (5.88 zł) | 9 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22₴ (2.87 zł) | 2.85 zł | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (4.09 zł) | 10 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41₴ (5.35 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (2.80 zł) | 3.32 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (1.10 zł) | 2.10 zł | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (2.13 zł) | 3.23 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129₴ (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (2.83 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (1.56 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,734₴ (2,207 zł) | 3,878 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,396₴ (1,766 zł) | 2,756 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,044₴ (270 zł) | 431 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,983₴ (1,316 zł) | 2,324 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,436₴ (849 zł) | 1,659 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,265₴ (167 zł) | 393 zł | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 176₴ (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,445₴ (1,773 zł) | 1,842 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,381₴ (446 zł) | 391 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164₴ (22 zł) | 25 zł | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 160₴ (21 zł) | 23 zł | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 24% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,154₴ (284 zł) | 280 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,487₴ (196 zł) | 145 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,468₴ (325 zł) | 281 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,083₴ (407 zł) | 332 zł | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 682,027₴ (89,937 zł) | 77,502 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (3.62 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 334₴ (44 zł) | 103 zł | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 34% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 103₴ (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 232₴ (31 zł) | 33 zł | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 370₴ (49 zł) | 111 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70₴ (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66₴ (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (3.48 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (5.69 zł) | 7 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176₴ (23 zł) | 39 zł | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 71% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 380₴ (50 zł) | 67 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 169₴ (22 zł) | 51 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 894₴ (118 zł) | 193 zł | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 773₴ (102 zł) | 127 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 109₴ (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (4.93 zł) | 11 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (5.06 zł) | 9 zł | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,334₴ (1,890 zł) | 2,111 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 44₴ (5.79 zł) | 0.76 zł | + 662% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 655₴ (86 zł) | 121 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31₴ (4.13 zł) | 16 zł | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 12% cheaper than in Poland
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