Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203₴ (руб 438) | руб 466 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125₴ (руб 270) | руб 308 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63₴ (руб 137) | руб 178 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33₴ (руб 72) | руб 79 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42₴ (руб 91) | руб 115 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45₴ (руб 97) | руб 209 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122₴ (руб 264) | руб 412 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (руб 48) | руб 116 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ (руб 32) | руб 59 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25₴ (руб 53) | руб 69 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 182₴ (руб 395) | руб 638 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29₴ (руб 62) | руб 131 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (руб 27) | руб 37 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,339₴ (руб 37,494) | руб 61,886 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,191₴ (руб 30,686) | руб 44,108 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,101₴ (руб 4,543) | руб 8,171 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,702₴ (руб 29,629) | руб 37,668 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,403₴ (руб 16,009) | руб 26,807 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,375₴ (руб 2,973) | руб 4,924 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 191₴ (руб 413) | руб 526 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ (руб 28,590) | руб 28,072 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,734₴ (руб 8,074) | руб 8,737 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 318₴ (руб 689) | руб 490 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (руб 544) | руб 773 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,232₴ (руб 4,826) | руб 5,735 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274₴ (руб 2,755) | руб 3,509 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,118₴ (руб 6,743) | руб 6,597 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,703₴ (руб 8,007) | руб 7,183 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 723,985₴ (руб 1,565,583) | руб 1,948,350 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31₴ (руб 67) | руб 50 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 428₴ (руб 926) | руб 1,752 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 167₴ (руб 361) | руб 466 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148₴ (руб 319) | руб 459 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 366₴ (руб 792) | руб 1,425 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 82₴ (руб 177) | руб 300 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (руб 132) | руб 210 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92₴ (руб 200) | руб 248 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (руб 72) | руб 101 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55₴ (руб 120) | руб 123 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105₴ (руб 226) | руб 662 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ukraine | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464₴ (руб 1,004) | руб 1,608 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 241₴ (руб 520) | руб 566 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,419₴ (руб 3,068) | руб 3,944 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733₴ (руб 1,585) | руб 4,438 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (руб 243) | руб 399 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45₴ (руб 98) | руб 188 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (руб 108) | руб 258 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,905₴ (руб 36,556) | руб 48,530 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30₴ (руб 2.81) | руб 3.24 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 710₴ (руб 1,534) | руб 2,786 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62₴ (руб 134) | руб 172 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Russia
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