Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 216₴ (руб 473) | руб 496 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 181₴ (руб 395) | руб 370 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 92₴ (руб 200) | руб 195 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ (руб 82) | руб 85 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72₴ (руб 157) | руб 119 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (руб 190) | руб 197 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 177₴ (руб 387) | руб 431 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (руб 54) | руб 111 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (руб 30) | руб 50 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (руб 73) | руб 78 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (руб 591) | руб 726 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 39₴ (руб 86) | руб 148 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (руб 44) | руб 45 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,371₴ (руб 44,562) | руб 92,638 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,303₴ (руб 35,662) | руб 56,538 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,777₴ (руб 8,262) | руб 9,374 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,856₴ (руб 36,873) | руб 45,680 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,235₴ (руб 22,388) | руб 28,184 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,294₴ (руб 5,019) | руб 6,168 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187₴ (руб 408) | руб 491 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,472₴ (руб 25,095) | руб 25,097 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,638₴ (руб 7,958) | руб 10,146 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (руб 851) | руб 626 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (руб 884) | руб 1,061 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287₴ (руб 2,815) | руб 5,476 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 956₴ (руб 2,092) | руб 3,659 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,222₴ (руб 7,049) | руб 7,691 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,918₴ (руб 6,383) | руб 8,501 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,032,400₴ (руб 2,258,365) | руб 2,157,330 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (руб 113) | руб 51 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 361₴ (руб 789) | руб 2,318 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (руб 437) | руб 511 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (руб 787) | руб 686 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (руб 1,036) | руб 1,858 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (руб 163) | руб 385 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (руб 175) | руб 259 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111₴ (руб 242) | руб 285 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51₴ (руб 113) | руб 115 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (руб 159) | руб 154 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288₴ (руб 629) | руб 842 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 438₴ (руб 958) | руб 1,814 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 279₴ (руб 610) | руб 723 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,714₴ (руб 3,749) | руб 7,974 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,195₴ (руб 2,614) | руб 3,857 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193₴ (руб 422) | руб 461 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ (руб 175) | руб 217 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (руб 109) | руб 259 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (руб 34,416) | руб 71,350 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (руб 12) | руб 2.76 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 885₴ (руб 1,937) | руб 4,408 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77₴ (руб 168) | руб 205 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,265 prices entered by 623 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Russia
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