Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 147₴ (руб 391) | руб 406 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122₴ (руб 322) | руб 283 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (руб 139) | руб 144 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (руб 70) | руб 65 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29₴ (руб 77) | руб 88 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40₴ (руб 105) | руб 130 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 99₴ (руб 262) | руб 333 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (руб 66) | руб 107 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (руб 35) | руб 34 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (руб 56) | руб 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147₴ (руб 391) | руб 593 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (руб 68) | руб 110 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (руб 31) | руб 29 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,567₴ (руб 46,574) | руб 68,217 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,967₴ (руб 31,727) | руб 38,434 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861₴ (руб 4,933) | руб 5,700 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,283₴ (руб 29,914) | руб 32,389 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,543₴ (руб 22,648) | руб 23,273 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,347₴ (руб 3,571) | руб 3,730 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 130₴ (руб 345) | руб 439 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,198₴ (руб 24,385) | руб 24,196 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,906₴ (руб 7,705) | руб 6,604 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 231₴ (руб 613) | руб 413 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 208₴ (руб 552) | руб 811 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,335₴ (руб 3,538) | руб 4,784 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,116₴ (руб 2,960) | руб 2,535 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,715₴ (руб 7,198) | руб 5,645 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,840₴ (руб 7,530) | руб 6,989 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 583,986₴ (руб 1,548,254) | руб 1,246,400 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25₴ (руб 67) | руб 47 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 318₴ (руб 844) | руб 1,609 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82₴ (руб 216) | руб 451 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 153₴ (руб 405) | руб 549 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 264₴ (руб 700) | руб 1,290 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53₴ (руб 141) | руб 307 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50₴ (руб 131) | руб 183 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 73₴ (руб 194) | руб 213 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29₴ (руб 78) | руб 81 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (руб 108) | руб 100 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 163₴ (руб 432) | руб 559 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386₴ (руб 1,023) | руб 1,443 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (руб 494) | руб 580 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596₴ (руб 1,581) | руб 5,605 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 987₴ (руб 2,616) | руб 3,345 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 116₴ (руб 308) | руб 385 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (руб 95) | руб 166 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (руб 103) | руб 220 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,993₴ (руб 39,749) | руб 35,616 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36₴ (руб 3.60) | руб 7 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 691₴ (руб 1,833) | руб 3,599 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52₴ (руб 139) | руб 160 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,477 prices entered by 940 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 14% cheaper than in Russia
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