Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203₴ (68 kr) | 113 kr | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125₴ (42 kr) | 86 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63₴ (21 kr) | 52 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33₴ (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42₴ (14 kr) | 35 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45₴ (15 kr) | 34 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122₴ (41 kr) | 50 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (7 kr) | 27 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ (5.00 kr) | 12 kr | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25₴ (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 182₴ (62 kr) | 99 kr | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29₴ (10 kr) | 21 kr | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (4.18 kr) | 21 kr | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,339₴ (5,845 kr) | 16,545 kr | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,191₴ (4,784 kr) | 12,031 kr | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,101₴ (708 kr) | 846 kr | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,702₴ (4,619 kr) | 8,897 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,403₴ (2,496 kr) | 6,682 kr | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,375₴ (463 kr) | 562 kr | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 191₴ (64 kr) | 287 kr | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ (4,457 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,734₴ (1,259 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 318₴ (107 kr) | 150 kr | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (85 kr) | 164 kr | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,232₴ (752 kr) | 863 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274₴ (430 kr) | 309 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,118₴ (1,051 kr) | 887 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,703₴ (1,248 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 723,985₴ (244,060 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31₴ (10 kr) | 19 kr | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 428₴ (144 kr) | 754 kr | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 167₴ (56 kr) | 70 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148₴ (50 kr) | 100 kr | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 366₴ (123 kr) | 249 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 82₴ (28 kr) | 33 kr | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (21 kr) | 35 kr | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92₴ (31 kr) | 33 kr | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55₴ (19 kr) | 20 kr | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 105₴ (35 kr) | 281 kr | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464₴ (156 kr) | 449 kr | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 241₴ (81 kr) | 287 kr | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,419₴ (478 kr) | 810 kr | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 733₴ (247 kr) | 866 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112₴ (38 kr) | 127 kr | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45₴ (15 kr) | 41 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (17 kr) | 71 kr | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,905₴ (5,699 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30₴ (0.44 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 710₴ (239 kr) | 333 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62₴ (21 kr) | 66 kr | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Sweden
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