Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 43% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Ukraine | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 316₴ (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 43 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202₴ (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 33 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87₴ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 20 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42₴ (﷼ 4.01) | ﷼ 5.64 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 71₴ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 28 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199₴ (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 21 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (﷼ 2.53) | ﷼ 7 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20₴ (﷼ 1.91) | ﷼ 5.33 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (﷼ 3.19) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264₴ (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (﷼ 4.38) | ﷼ 12 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (﷼ 1.77) | ﷼ 2.68 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 47% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Ukraine | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,808₴ (﷼ 2,858) | ﷼ 3,853 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,510₴ (﷼ 1,679) | ﷼ 2,769 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,958₴ (﷼ 379) | ﷼ 553 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,181₴ (﷼ 1,647) | ﷼ 4,945 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,579₴ (﷼ 1,206) | ﷼ 1,772 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,706₴ (﷼ 355) | ﷼ 278 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258₴ (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 228 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,029₴ (﷼ 1,057) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,729₴ (﷼ 358) | ﷼ 425 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 32 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583₴ (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 50 | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Ukraine | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,548₴ (﷼ 340) | ﷼ 263 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,448₴ (﷼ 139) | ﷼ 343 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,343₴ (﷼ 416) | ﷼ 309 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,566₴ (﷼ 438) | ﷼ 560 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 35% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Ukraine | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,054,060₴ (﷼ 101,059) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 483% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (﷼ 5.01) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 129% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 823₴ (﷼ 79) | ﷼ 280 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 41% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Ukraine | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 6 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 547₴ (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 82 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 669₴ (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 299 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 488₴ (﷼ 47) | ﷼ 24 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 138₴ (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172₴ (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 20 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73₴ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71₴ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 25 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326₴ (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 49 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 27% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Ukraine | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,081₴ (﷼ 104) | ﷼ 49 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 312₴ (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 79 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,503₴ (﷼ 144) | ﷼ 439 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,507₴ (﷼ 144) | ﷼ 306 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321₴ (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50₴ (﷼ 4.80) | ﷼ 12 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83₴ (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,070₴ (﷼ 4,129) | ﷼ 2,988 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (﷼ 0.34) | ﷼ 0.38 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,128₴ (﷼ 108) | ﷼ 437 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 91₴ (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 24 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 801 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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