- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115₴ (руб 271) | руб 360 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 90₴ (руб 214) | руб 278 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48₴ (руб 113) | руб 133 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24₴ (руб 58) | руб 65 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (руб 79) | руб 81 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (руб 87) | руб 138 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90₴ (руб 213) | руб 310 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (руб 48) | руб 93 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (руб 22) | руб 35 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (руб 43) | руб 60 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132₴ (руб 312) | руб 532 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23₴ (руб 54) | руб 96 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (руб 27) | руб 32 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,774₴ (руб 37,348) | руб 75,340 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,745₴ (руб 23,074) | руб 39,678 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000₴ (руб 4,734) | руб 6,137 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,102₴ (руб 23,917) | руб 38,444 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,789₴ (руб 16,075) | руб 24,360 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,277₴ (руб 3,023) | руб 3,704 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159₴ (руб 376) | руб 479 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,490₴ (руб 34,307) | руб 26,419 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,633₴ (руб 6,234) | руб 5,951 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177₴ (руб 420) | руб 391 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 186₴ (руб 441) | руб 509 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 3% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,999₴ (руб 4,733) | руб 5,499 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,438₴ (руб 3,404) | руб 3,037 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,492₴ (руб 5,901) | руб 5,637 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,993₴ (руб 7,087) | руб 7,478 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 608,190₴ (руб 1,440,005) | руб 1,208,140 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (руб 72) | руб 43 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 394₴ (руб 933) | руб 1,702 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110₴ (руб 260) | руб 324 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 243₴ (руб 574) | руб 508 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 413₴ (руб 979) | руб 1,237 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (руб 169) | руб 230 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (руб 129) | руб 166 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63₴ (руб 150) | руб 211 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27₴ (руб 64) | руб 71 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (руб 98) | руб 104 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115₴ (руб 272) | руб 515 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 327₴ (руб 775) | руб 1,688 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185₴ (руб 438) | руб 682 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 925₴ (руб 2,190) | руб 5,430 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 776₴ (руб 1,837) | руб 3,292 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123₴ (руб 291) | руб 379 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (руб 85) | руб 177 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (руб 92) | руб 234 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,212₴ (руб 36,016) | руб 31,513 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82₴ (руб 4.31) | руб 4.86 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 667₴ (руб 1,578) | руб 3,232 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 36₴ (руб 85) | руб 140 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,422 prices entered by 1,297 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 24% cheaper than in Russia
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