- Cost of Living
- Ukraine
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107₴ (34 kr) | 110 kr | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 87₴ (28 kr) | 76 kr | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47₴ (15 kr) | 54 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23₴ (7 kr) | 11 kr | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (11 kr) | 36 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (12 kr) | 31 kr | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88₴ (28 kr) | 52 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (7 kr) | 26 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (2.83 kr) | 11 kr | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17₴ (5.54 kr) | 17 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130₴ (42 kr) | 98 kr | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22₴ (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (3.38 kr) | 19 kr | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 71% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,740₴ (5,042 kr) | 17,545 kr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,201₴ (2,948 kr) | 12,011 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,898₴ (608 kr) | 1,190 kr | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,680₴ (3,101 kr) | 11,245 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,462₴ (2,070 kr) | 8,265 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,248₴ (400 kr) | 708 kr | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 151₴ (48 kr) | 230 kr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,853₴ (4,759 kr) | 4,058 kr | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,835₴ (908 kr) | 1,359 kr | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160₴ (51 kr) | 78 kr | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 170₴ (54 kr) | 284 kr | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 1% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,011₴ (644 kr) | 943 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,455₴ (466 kr) | 370 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,489₴ (797 kr) | 937 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,082₴ (987 kr) | 1,353 kr | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 662,148₴ (212,132 kr) | 204,869 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30₴ (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362₴ (116 kr) | 837 kr | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 112₴ (36 kr) | 51 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195₴ (62 kr) | 94 kr | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 416₴ (133 kr) | 259 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73₴ (23 kr) | 39 kr | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (18 kr) | 41 kr | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64₴ (20 kr) | 29 kr | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25₴ (8 kr) | 23 kr | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117₴ (38 kr) | 308 kr | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 337₴ (108 kr) | 412 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 179₴ (57 kr) | 257 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,017₴ (326 kr) | 895 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 707₴ (226 kr) | 757 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 113₴ (36 kr) | 130 kr | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34₴ (11 kr) | 39 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (12 kr) | 61 kr | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,019₴ (4,812 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.73₴ (0.55 kr) | 0.94 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 629₴ (202 kr) | 411 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35₴ (11 kr) | 63 kr | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Sweden
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