Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153₴ (46 kr) | 112 kr | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123₴ (37 kr) | 83 kr | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (16 kr) | 55 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27₴ (8 kr) | 13 kr | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (10 kr) | 35 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ (12 kr) | 31 kr | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 111₴ (34 kr) | 58 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (8 kr) | 27 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (4.08 kr) | 11 kr | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (6 kr) | 16 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148₴ (45 kr) | 114 kr | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (8 kr) | 21 kr | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (3.52 kr) | 12 kr | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,952₴ (5,454 kr) | 15,842 kr | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,557₴ (4,119 kr) | 12,403 kr | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861₴ (565 kr) | 988 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,515₴ (3,802 kr) | 10,576 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,585₴ (2,608 kr) | 7,519 kr | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,324₴ (402 kr) | 355 kr | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133₴ (40 kr) | 200 kr | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,700₴ (2,947 kr) | 3,716 kr | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,952₴ (897 kr) | 1,057 kr | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 243₴ (74 kr) | 45 kr | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213₴ (65 kr) | 207 kr | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,433₴ (435 kr) | 972 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,131₴ (344 kr) | 386 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,765₴ (840 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,847₴ (865 kr) | 1,244 kr | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 598,192₴ (181,726 kr) | 245,474 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 305₴ (93 kr) | 742 kr | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 99₴ (30 kr) | 54 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (61 kr) | 114 kr | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274₴ (83 kr) | 282 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54₴ (16 kr) | 37 kr | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52₴ (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 72₴ (22 kr) | 26 kr | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (9 kr) | 22 kr | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (12 kr) | 20 kr | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 169₴ (51 kr) | 311 kr | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 64% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333₴ (101 kr) | 399 kr | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183₴ (56 kr) | 256 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 635₴ (193 kr) | 762 kr | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 887₴ (270 kr) | 636 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117₴ (36 kr) | 128 kr | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (11 kr) | 40 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (12 kr) | 66 kr | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,269₴ (4,639 kr) | 5,576 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11₴ (0.34 kr) | 2.78 kr | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 763₴ (232 kr) | 328 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54₴ (16 kr) | 65 kr | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in Sweden
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