- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 68% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 104₴ (33 kr) | 107 kr | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 78₴ (25 kr) | 75 kr | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45₴ (14 kr) | 52 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22₴ (7 kr) | 11 kr | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (10 kr) | 34 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41₴ (13 kr) | 30 kr | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (27 kr) | 58 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (7 kr) | 25 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (2.69 kr) | 11 kr | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (5.19 kr) | 17 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129₴ (42 kr) | 103 kr | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (3.81 kr) | 17 kr | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 67% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,734₴ (5,378 kr) | 16,922 kr | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,396₴ (4,305 kr) | 11,700 kr | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,044₴ (657 kr) | 1,026 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,983₴ (3,208 kr) | 11,376 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,436₴ (2,068 kr) | 8,255 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,265₴ (407 kr) | 650 kr | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 176₴ (57 kr) | 237 kr | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,445₴ (4,321 kr) | 4,258 kr | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,381₴ (1,086 kr) | 1,348 kr | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164₴ (53 kr) | 69 kr | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 160₴ (51 kr) | 236 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 0% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,154₴ (692 kr) | 903 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,487₴ (478 kr) | 386 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,468₴ (793 kr) | 953 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,083₴ (991 kr) | 1,345 kr | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 59% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 682,027₴ (219,197 kr) | 212,955 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 334₴ (107 kr) | 824 kr | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 103₴ (33 kr) | 52 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 232₴ (75 kr) | 95 kr | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 370₴ (119 kr) | 254 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70₴ (23 kr) | 42 kr | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (18 kr) | 39 kr | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66₴ (21 kr) | 32 kr | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (8 kr) | 22 kr | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (14 kr) | 18 kr | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176₴ (57 kr) | 310 kr | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 380₴ (122 kr) | 359 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 169₴ (54 kr) | 256 kr | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 894₴ (287 kr) | 713 kr | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 773₴ (249 kr) | 696 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 109₴ (35 kr) | 132 kr | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (12 kr) | 41 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38₴ (12 kr) | 61 kr | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,334₴ (4,607 kr) | 4,677 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 44₴ (14 kr) | 1.52 kr | + 830% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 655₴ (211 kr) | 436 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31₴ (10 kr) | 61 kr | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 50% cheaper than in Sweden
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