Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Ukraine | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 295₴ (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 270₴ (€5.70) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ (€1.84) | €3.38 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46₴ (€0.97) | €0.96 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (€1.64) | €3.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111₴ (€2.33) | €2.02 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 184₴ (€3.88) | €5.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38₴ (€0.80) | €1.86 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42₴ (€0.88) | €1.37 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42₴ (€0.88) | €1.14 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275₴ (€5.79) | €5.77 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 54₴ (€1.14) | €2.19 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19₴ (€0.40) | €0.87 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 46% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Ukraine | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,635₴ (€709) | €1,476 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,551₴ (€518) | €1,005 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,326₴ (€91) | €112 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,785₴ (€438) | €1,010 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,465₴ (€326) | €729 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380₴ (€50) | €88 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241₴ (€5.08) | €26 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ (€311) | €326 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ (€124) | €127 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ (€9) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ (€21) | €9 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 4% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Ukraine | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ (€64) | €82 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ (€33) | €30 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ (€105) | €85 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ (€85) | €90 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Ukraine | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ (€24,770) | €26,809 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ (€1.22) | €1.70 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709₴ (€15) | €36 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Ukraine | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (€5.21) | €5.32 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ (€10) | €4.58 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ (€19) | €65 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ (€3.26) | €3.22 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (€3.29) | €3.46 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ (€2.80) | €3.56 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ (€2.16) | €1.59 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ (€1.81) | €2.04 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ (€6) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 11% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Ukraine | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ (€34) | €31 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ (€13) | €12 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ (€27) | €54 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ (€45) | €45 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ (€5.97) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ (€1.55) | €2.90 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ (€1.61) | €2.11 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ (€723) | €417 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ (€35) | €34 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ (€2.28) | €5.45 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,885 prices entered by 249 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Portugal
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