- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108₴ (руб 256) | руб 355 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 88₴ (руб 207) | руб 285 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (руб 111) | руб 133 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24₴ (руб 56) | руб 64 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (руб 79) | руб 82 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (руб 88) | руб 147 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90₴ (руб 212) | руб 308 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (руб 49) | руб 94 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (руб 21) | руб 35 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18₴ (руб 41) | руб 62 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128₴ (руб 303) | руб 521 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (руб 53) | руб 94 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (руб 25) | руб 31 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,397₴ (руб 36,371) | руб 75,335 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,176₴ (руб 21,676) | руб 40,756 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,945₴ (руб 4,593) | руб 6,212 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,740₴ (руб 23,008) | руб 38,042 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,411₴ (руб 15,144) | руб 24,941 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,349₴ (руб 3,186) | руб 3,886 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 154₴ (руб 364) | руб 481 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,471₴ (руб 34,184) | руб 26,710 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877₴ (руб 6,795) | руб 5,864 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160₴ (руб 379) | руб 395 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 174₴ (руб 410) | руб 537 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,062₴ (руб 4,871) | руб 5,258 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,509₴ (руб 3,565) | руб 3,050 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,471₴ (руб 5,837) | руб 5,486 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,997₴ (руб 7,079) | руб 7,257 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 638,130₴ (руб 1,507,402) | руб 1,138,220 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (руб 71) | руб 42 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 381₴ (руб 899) | руб 1,676 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104₴ (руб 246) | руб 318 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164₴ (руб 386) | руб 504 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 418₴ (руб 988) | руб 1,329 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (руб 171) | руб 230 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (руб 134) | руб 160 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64₴ (руб 152) | руб 207 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (руб 62) | руб 69 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (руб 100) | руб 101 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 107₴ (руб 252) | руб 528 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 327₴ (руб 773) | руб 1,596 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 179₴ (руб 423) | руб 670 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 985₴ (руб 2,327) | руб 5,573 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 703₴ (руб 1,662) | руб 3,373 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (руб 265) | руб 371 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (руб 82) | руб 178 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (руб 91) | руб 226 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,922₴ (руб 35,249) | руб 31,511 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.70₴ (руб 4.03) | руб 4.91 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 611₴ (руб 1,444) | руб 3,130 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35₴ (руб 82) | руб 137 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 24% cheaper than in Russia
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