- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107₴ (руб 257) | руб 389 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 83₴ (руб 200) | руб 292 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46₴ (руб 111) | руб 132 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22₴ (руб 54) | руб 64 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32₴ (руб 77) | руб 86 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36₴ (руб 87) | руб 162 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86₴ (руб 206) | руб 313 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (руб 49) | руб 97 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (руб 21) | руб 37 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (руб 40) | руб 64 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126₴ (руб 303) | руб 522 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (руб 52) | руб 94 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (руб 25) | руб 34 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,376₴ (руб 39,424) | руб 77,775 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,626₴ (руб 23,174) | руб 44,874 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,961₴ (руб 4,722) | руб 6,525 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,974₴ (руб 24,012) | руб 39,071 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,291₴ (руб 15,144) | руб 26,338 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168₴ (руб 2,812) | руб 4,133 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 162₴ (руб 389) | руб 475 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,757₴ (руб 33,118) | руб 29,346 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,908₴ (руб 7,000) | руб 5,515 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 223₴ (руб 538) | руб 413 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176₴ (руб 424) | руб 575 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,172₴ (руб 5,229) | руб 4,982 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,433₴ (руб 3,450) | руб 2,765 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,435₴ (руб 5,862) | руб 5,474 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,099₴ (руб 7,460) | руб 7,455 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 648,883₴ (руб 1,562,117) | руб 1,113,800 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28₴ (руб 68) | руб 40 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 342₴ (руб 822) | руб 1,889 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 97₴ (руб 234) | руб 300 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186₴ (руб 447) | руб 554 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 384₴ (руб 924) | руб 1,364 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 67₴ (руб 161) | руб 254 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54₴ (руб 129) | руб 169 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66₴ (руб 159) | руб 206 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27₴ (руб 64) | руб 70 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (руб 103) | руб 98 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 120₴ (руб 290) | руб 601 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 358₴ (руб 862) | руб 1,594 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 176₴ (руб 424) | руб 654 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 804₴ (руб 1,935) | руб 5,403 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 685₴ (руб 1,650) | руб 3,290 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110₴ (руб 264) | руб 393 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (руб 89) | руб 180 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (руб 95) | руб 201 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,178₴ (руб 34,132) | руб 32,365 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.48₴ (руб 3.57) | руб 3.91 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 646₴ (руб 1,556) | руб 2,867 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33₴ (руб 80) | руб 127 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 25% cheaper than in Russia
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