Cost of living in Ukraine compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Ukraine | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 316₴ (₩10,836) | ₩12,081 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202₴ (₩6,919) | ₩7,849 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87₴ (₩2,993) | ₩5,923 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42₴ (₩1,433) | ₩2,942 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 71₴ (₩2,426) | ₩5,102 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87₴ (₩2,994) | ₩7,780 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199₴ (₩6,802) | ₩8,958 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (₩905) | ₩6,825 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20₴ (₩683) | ₩4,178 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33₴ (₩1,139) | ₩3,056 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264₴ (₩9,050) | ₩21,973 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (₩1,565) | ₩3,494 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (₩632) | ₩4,603 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Ukraine | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,808₴ (₩1,020,813) | ₩1,500,120 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,510₴ (₩599,634) | ₩1,934,250 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,958₴ (₩135,531) | ₩240,148 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,181₴ (₩588,388) | ₩1,264,360 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,579₴ (₩430,782) | ₩725,161 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,706₴ (₩126,924) | ₩80,000 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258₴ (₩8,821) | ₩28,380 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,029₴ (₩377,707) | ₩433,362 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,729₴ (₩127,709) | ₩100,000 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 389₴ (₩13,339) | ₩16,029 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583₴ (₩19,960) | ₩14,433 | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
Ukraine | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,548₴ (₩121,515) | ₩85,819 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,448₴ (₩49,574) | ₩66,260 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,343₴ (₩148,734) | ₩96,399 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,566₴ (₩156,381) | ₩148,450 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Ukraine | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,054,060₴ (₩36,097,148) | ₩39,273,000 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ (₩1,788) | ₩1,635 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 823₴ (₩28,190) | ₩58,441 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Ukraine | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (₩5,038) | ₩7,985 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 547₴ (₩18,717) | ₩12,000 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 669₴ (₩22,894) | ₩39,691 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 488₴ (₩16,715) | ₩20,000 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 138₴ (₩4,740) | ₩15,000 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172₴ (₩5,877) | ₩9,644 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73₴ (₩2,496) | ₩3,593 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71₴ (₩2,422) | ₩6,320 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326₴ (₩11,178) | ₩14,338 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Ukraine | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,081₴ (₩37,017) | ₩37,219 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 312₴ (₩10,699) | ₩27,364 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,503₴ (₩51,462) | ₩249,761 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,507₴ (₩51,600) | ₩127,461 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321₴ (₩10,993) | ₩15,654 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50₴ (₩1,714) | ₩5,510 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83₴ (₩2,825) | ₩6,631 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,070₴ (₩1,474,954) | ₩924,016 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50₴ (₩120) | ₩206 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,128₴ (₩38,633) | ₩98,667 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 91₴ (₩3,112) | ₩4,699 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 748 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in South Korea
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