Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 316₴ (руб 755) | руб 570 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202₴ (руб 482) | руб 398 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87₴ (руб 208) | руб 202 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42₴ (руб 100) | руб 85 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 71₴ (руб 169) | руб 129 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (руб 209) | руб 223 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199₴ (руб 474) | руб 455 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (руб 63) | руб 123 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20₴ (руб 48) | руб 44 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (руб 79) | руб 82 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264₴ (руб 630) | руб 706 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (руб 109) | руб 159 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (руб 44) | руб 41 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,808₴ (руб 71,099) | руб 104,353 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,510₴ (руб 41,764) | руб 57,898 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,958₴ (руб 9,440) | руб 8,160 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,181₴ (руб 40,981) | руб 53,509 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,579₴ (руб 30,004) | руб 28,492 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,706₴ (руб 8,840) | руб 4,669 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258₴ (руб 614) | руб 548 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,029₴ (руб 26,307) | руб 23,357 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,729₴ (руб 8,895) | руб 7,770 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (руб 929) | руб 628 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583₴ (руб 1,390) | руб 1,182 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,548₴ (руб 8,463) | руб 5,461 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,448₴ (руб 3,453) | руб 3,081 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,343₴ (руб 10,359) | руб 7,397 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,566₴ (руб 10,892) | руб 8,318 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,054,060₴ (руб 2,514,150) | руб 2,544,230 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (руб 125) | руб 54 | + 131% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 823₴ (руб 1,963) | руб 2,208 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (руб 351) | руб 526 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 547₴ (руб 1,304) | руб 679 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 669₴ (руб 1,595) | руб 2,296 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 488₴ (руб 1,164) | руб 515 | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 138₴ (руб 330) | руб 292 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172₴ (руб 409) | руб 331 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73₴ (руб 174) | руб 125 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71₴ (руб 169) | руб 152 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326₴ (руб 779) | руб 688 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,081₴ (руб 2,578) | руб 2,039 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 312₴ (руб 745) | руб 813 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,503₴ (руб 3,584) | руб 7,351 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,507₴ (руб 3,594) | руб 4,162 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321₴ (руб 766) | руб 552 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50₴ (руб 119) | руб 219 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83₴ (руб 197) | руб 260 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,070₴ (руб 102,730) | руб 69,240 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (руб 8) | руб 2.91 | + 187% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,128₴ (руб 2,691) | руб 4,892 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 91₴ (руб 217) | руб 205 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,399 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 4% more expensive than in Russia
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