- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 110₴ (руб 260) | руб 367 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 86₴ (руб 204) | руб 295 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (руб 111) | руб 133 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23₴ (руб 54) | руб 64 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (руб 77) | руб 84 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38₴ (руб 90) | руб 158 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (руб 203) | руб 331 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (руб 49) | руб 95 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (руб 21) | руб 36 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17₴ (руб 39) | руб 66 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125₴ (руб 296) | руб 540 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (руб 51) | руб 92 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (руб 26) | руб 32 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,066₴ (руб 38,089) | руб 78,392 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,152₴ (руб 21,696) | руб 41,948 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,936₴ (руб 4,590) | руб 6,206 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,408₴ (руб 22,304) | руб 38,431 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,967₴ (руб 14,148) | руб 26,101 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168₴ (руб 2,768) | руб 4,240 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 151₴ (руб 359) | руб 477 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,779₴ (руб 39,779) | руб 26,460 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,899₴ (руб 6,873) | руб 5,637 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169₴ (руб 400) | руб 430 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 174₴ (руб 412) | руб 492 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,998₴ (руб 4,738) | руб 5,009 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,616₴ (руб 3,832) | руб 2,969 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,444₴ (руб 5,795) | руб 5,659 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,898₴ (руб 6,871) | руб 7,515 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,868₴ (руб 1,543,065) | руб 1,070,660 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (руб 69) | руб 41 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362₴ (руб 857) | руб 1,759 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127₴ (руб 300) | руб 312 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (руб 479) | руб 523 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 419₴ (руб 993) | руб 1,497 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (руб 168) | руб 232 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (руб 128) | руб 161 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63₴ (руб 150) | руб 221 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (руб 57) | руб 69 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44₴ (руб 104) | руб 100 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 114₴ (руб 271) | руб 600 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 343₴ (руб 814) | руб 1,572 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 177₴ (руб 420) | руб 669 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 919₴ (руб 2,180) | руб 5,377 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 668₴ (руб 1,584) | руб 3,447 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 113₴ (руб 267) | руб 385 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34₴ (руб 82) | руб 181 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (руб 92) | руб 231 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,982₴ (руб 35,520) | руб 31,989 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.77₴ (руб 4.19) | руб 3.76 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 594₴ (руб 1,408) | руб 3,101 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 34₴ (руб 80) | руб 134 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,263 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 25% cheaper than in Russia
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