Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 7% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148₴ (39TL) | 40TL | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 119₴ (32TL) | 27TL | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53₴ (14TL) | 13TL | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (7TL) | 5.42TL | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28₴ (7TL) | 13TL | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ (10TL) | 5.60TL | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 94₴ (25TL) | 23TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24₴ (6TL) | 5.60TL | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (3.68TL) | 3.23TL | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (5.56TL) | 13TL | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154₴ (41TL) | 78TL | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26₴ (7TL) | 6TL | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (2.93TL) | 2.40TL | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 17% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,773₴ (4,981TL) | 3,656TL | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,974₴ (3,177TL) | 2,214TL | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,953₴ (518TL) | 566TL | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,479₴ (3,045TL) | 2,609TL | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,064₴ (2,139TL) | 1,446TL | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,344₴ (356TL) | 451TL | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 132₴ (35TL) | 72TL | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,884₴ (2,622TL) | 2,427TL | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,567₴ (681TL) | 674TL | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237₴ (63TL) | 32TL | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 178₴ (47TL) | 27TL | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 64% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,404₴ (373TL) | 235TL | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,106₴ (293TL) | 187TL | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,707₴ (718TL) | 456TL | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,841₴ (754TL) | 320TL | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 36% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 567,349₴ (150,517TL) | 224,078TL | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (7TL) | 7TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 328₴ (87TL) | 223TL | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 27% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82₴ (22TL) | 19TL | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 153₴ (41TL) | 29TL | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 259₴ (69TL) | 214TL | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53₴ (14TL) | 28TL | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50₴ (13TL) | 21TL | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71₴ (19TL) | 20TL | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (8TL) | 10TL | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (11TL) | 18TL | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 182₴ (48TL) | 36TL | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 17% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 386₴ (102TL) | 114TL | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (49TL) | 47TL | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596₴ (158TL) | 175TL | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 987₴ (262TL) | 315TL | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132₴ (35TL) | 54TL | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37₴ (10TL) | 16TL | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (10TL) | 23TL | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,993₴ (3,978TL) | 3,813TL | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36₴ (0.36TL) | 0.78TL | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 615₴ (163TL) | 172TL | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 51₴ (14TL) | 18TL | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 11% cheaper than in Turkey
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