Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 160₴ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 36 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 115₴ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 31 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64₴ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33₴ (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 6 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53₴ (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 56₴ (Dirham 5.54) | Dirham 5.07 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141₴ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (Dirham 2.13) | Dirham 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12₴ (Dirham 1.19) | Dirham 3.79 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30₴ (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 10 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 238₴ (Dirham 24) | Dirham 62 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28₴ (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 8 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (Dirham 1.80) | Dirham 4.61 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 82% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,732₴ (Dirham 1,857) | Dirham 10,772 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,125₴ (Dirham 1,202) | Dirham 8,005 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,545₴ (Dirham 252) | Dirham 795 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,118₴ (Dirham 1,201) | Dirham 6,108 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,308₴ (Dirham 625) | Dirham 4,322 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,701₴ (Dirham 169) | Dirham 510 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150₴ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 353 | - 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,732₴ (Dirham 1,163) | Dirham 1,270 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,985₴ (Dirham 296) | Dirham 319 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209₴ (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 129₴ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 35 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 28% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,648₴ (Dirham 163) | Dirham 198 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,122₴ (Dirham 111) | Dirham 184 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,981₴ (Dirham 295) | Dirham 344 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,356₴ (Dirham 333) | Dirham 350 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,059₴ (Dirham 75,230) | Dirham 87,999 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40₴ (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 3.27 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 429₴ (Dirham 42) | Dirham 79 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 135₴ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 29 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 76% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kharkiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87₴ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136₴ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 47 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 362₴ (Dirham 36) | Dirham 329 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 66₴ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61₴ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 19 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58₴ (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 24 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31₴ (Dirham 3.06) | Dirham 15 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45₴ (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 13 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118₴ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 63 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kharkiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 339₴ (Dirham 34) | Dirham 204 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187₴ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 91 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 641₴ (Dirham 64) | Dirham 759 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 659₴ (Dirham 65) | Dirham 272 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 105₴ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 71 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39₴ (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 20 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49₴ (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 40 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,027₴ (Dirham 1,688) | Dirham 1,834 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.26₴ (Dirham 0.12) | Dirham 0.70 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 741₴ (Dirham 73) | Dirham 266 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34₴ (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 22 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 399 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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