- 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 | 109₴ (36 kr) | 108 kr | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 85₴ (28 kr) | 75 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 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32₴ (11 kr) | 35 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38₴ (13 kr) | 31 kr | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (28 kr) | 53 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (7 kr) | 26 kr | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9₴ (2.80 kr) | 10 kr | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (5.39 kr) | 17 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128₴ (42 kr) | 99 kr | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (3.39 kr) | 19 kr | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 70% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,389₴ (5,370 kr) | 17,703 kr | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,430₴ (3,090 kr) | 12,280 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,961₴ (643 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,790₴ (3,208 kr) | 11,659 kr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,123₴ (2,006 kr) | 8,283 kr | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,150₴ (377 kr) | 678 kr | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 154₴ (51 kr) | 240 kr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,117₴ (5,281 kr) | 4,032 kr | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,003₴ (984 kr) | 1,317 kr | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188₴ (62 kr) | 76 kr | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 169₴ (55 kr) | 279 kr | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 8% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,135₴ (699 kr) | 934 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,619₴ (530 kr) | 370 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,400₴ (786 kr) | 939 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,925₴ (958 kr) | 1,363 kr | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 656,281₴ (215,041 kr) | 205,856 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (9 kr) | 14 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350₴ (115 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) | 109₴ (36 kr) | 52 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186₴ (61 kr) | 104 kr | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 413₴ (135 kr) | 253 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72₴ (24 kr) | 37 kr | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53₴ (17 kr) | 40 kr | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65₴ (21 kr) | 30 kr | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24₴ (8 kr) | 22 kr | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (14 kr) | 20 kr | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 119₴ (39 kr) | 309 kr | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 340₴ (112 kr) | 393 kr | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 176₴ (58 kr) | 261 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 919₴ (301 kr) | 835 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 655₴ (215 kr) | 733 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111₴ (36 kr) | 132 kr | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35₴ (11 kr) | 39 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (13 kr) | 62 kr | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,063₴ (4,608 kr) | 4,686 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.56₴ (0.51 kr) | 0.92 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 624₴ (204 kr) | 424 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33₴ (11 kr) | 63 kr | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in Sweden
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