- 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 | 105₴ (36 kr) | 109 kr | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 80₴ (27 kr) | 75 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45₴ (15 kr) | 53 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22₴ (7 kr) | 11 kr | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (11 kr) | 34 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37₴ (13 kr) | 30 kr | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85₴ (29 kr) | 55 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (7 kr) | 26 kr | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8₴ (2.81 kr) | 10 kr | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16₴ (5.48 kr) | 17 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125₴ (42 kr) | 97 kr | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21₴ (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (3.53 kr) | 19 kr | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,764₴ (5,318 kr) | 17,813 kr | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,683₴ (3,266 kr) | 12,549 kr | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,979₴ (668 kr) | 1,117 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,573₴ (3,229 kr) | 11,842 kr | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,111₴ (2,061 kr) | 8,284 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,332₴ (449 kr) | 687 kr | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164₴ (55 kr) | 231 kr | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,541₴ (4,568 kr) | 4,172 kr | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,309₴ (1,116 kr) | 1,381 kr | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 202₴ (68 kr) | 71 kr | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163₴ (55 kr) | 263 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 2% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,064₴ (696 kr) | 932 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,421₴ (479 kr) | 374 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,373₴ (800 kr) | 932 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,958₴ (998 kr) | 1,355 kr | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 673,047₴ (227,041 kr) | 207,241 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28₴ (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 345₴ (116 kr) | 830 kr | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95₴ (32 kr) | 56 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195₴ (66 kr) | 104 kr | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 380₴ (128 kr) | 266 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 71₴ (24 kr) | 41 kr | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55₴ (18 kr) | 39 kr | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66₴ (22 kr) | 32 kr | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26₴ (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43₴ (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125₴ (42 kr) | 306 kr | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353₴ (119 kr) | 393 kr | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168₴ (57 kr) | 259 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850₴ (287 kr) | 816 kr | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 696₴ (235 kr) | 731 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 103₴ (35 kr) | 132 kr | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (13 kr) | 39 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (13 kr) | 62 kr | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,190₴ (4,787 kr) | 4,719 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 16₴ (5.53 kr) | 0.98 kr | + 461% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 633₴ (213 kr) | 426 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32₴ (11 kr) | 63 kr | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 56% cheaper than in Sweden
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