- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106₴ (руб 254) | руб 395 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 79₴ (руб 189) | руб 290 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44₴ (руб 105) | руб 132 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22₴ (руб 52) | руб 64 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (руб 74) | руб 90 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38₴ (руб 91) | руб 170 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83₴ (руб 198) | руб 313 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (руб 50) | руб 95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (руб 20) | руб 38 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (руб 39) | руб 64 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125₴ (руб 297) | руб 544 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (руб 51) | руб 94 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (руб 28) | руб 37 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,672₴ (руб 39,791) | руб 77,549 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,720₴ (руб 25,586) | руб 45,782 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,027₴ (руб 4,838) | руб 6,666 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,770₴ (руб 23,318) | руб 41,412 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,159₴ (руб 14,700) | руб 28,572 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,332₴ (руб 3,180) | руб 5,071 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 169₴ (руб 403) | руб 472 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,160₴ (руб 31,409) | руб 29,665 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,309₴ (руб 7,897) | руб 5,562 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 202₴ (руб 481) | руб 410 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163₴ (руб 389) | руб 624 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,104₴ (руб 5,022) | руб 4,979 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,443₴ (руб 3,443) | руб 2,848 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,453₴ (руб 5,855) | руб 5,649 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,095₴ (руб 7,388) | руб 7,810 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 668,549₴ (руб 1,595,656) | руб 1,154,700 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28₴ (руб 66) | руб 40 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341₴ (руб 813) | руб 1,939 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 102₴ (руб 244) | руб 303 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204₴ (руб 487) | руб 546 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 388₴ (руб 927) | руб 1,454 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (руб 169) | руб 254 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (руб 135) | руб 169 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66₴ (руб 158) | руб 198 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27₴ (руб 64) | руб 73 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (руб 104) | руб 102 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 164₴ (руб 391) | руб 650 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 70% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 369₴ (руб 880) | руб 1,639 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168₴ (руб 401) | руб 682 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 891₴ (руб 2,126) | руб 5,267 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 762₴ (руб 1,818) | руб 3,582 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106₴ (руб 253) | руб 410 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38₴ (руб 90) | руб 186 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (руб 94) | руб 207 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,395₴ (руб 34,358) | руб 33,020 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14₴ (руб 33) | руб 207 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 652₴ (руб 1,556) | руб 3,100 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32₴ (руб 77) | руб 126 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.387
RUB
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UAH
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,550 prices entered by 1,223 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 43% cheaper than in Russia
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