Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 290₴ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 33 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155₴ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71₴ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35₴ (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 6 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 71₴ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74₴ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.06 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164₴ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (Dirham 2.46) | Dirham 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 3.84 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30₴ (Dirham 3.00) | Dirham 10 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 286₴ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 60 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (Dirham 3.96) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (Dirham 1.99) | Dirham 4.75 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 74% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,720₴ (Dirham 2,573) | Dirham 10,327 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,757₴ (Dirham 1,876) | Dirham 7,900 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,482₴ (Dirham 348) | Dirham 989 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,654₴ (Dirham 2,266) | Dirham 6,077 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,258₴ (Dirham 1,326) | Dirham 4,308 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,103₴ (Dirham 210) | Dirham 558 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 366 | - 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,363₴ (Dirham 937) | Dirham 1,419 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,519₴ (Dirham 352) | Dirham 338 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346₴ (Dirham 35) | Dirham 50 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (Dirham 25) | Dirham 51 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,052₴ (Dirham 205) | Dirham 197 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225₴ (Dirham 123) | Dirham 190 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,124₴ (Dirham 313) | Dirham 343 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,882₴ (Dirham 288) | Dirham 348 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 791,765₴ (Dirham 79,209) | Dirham 89,840 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (Dirham 5.06) | Dirham 3.82 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437₴ (Dirham 44) | Dirham 80 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 232₴ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173₴ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 156₴ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 56 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 540₴ (Dirham 54) | Dirham 382 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 59₴ (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 26 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62₴ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83₴ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 27 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 41₴ (Dirham 4.10) | Dirham 20 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61₴ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160₴ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 62 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 493₴ (Dirham 49) | Dirham 188 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 282₴ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 91 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,340₴ (Dirham 134) | Dirham 783 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,240₴ (Dirham 124) | Dirham 259 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151₴ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 64 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42₴ (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 19 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 40 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,497₴ (Dirham 1,450) | Dirham 2,128 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98₴ (Dirham 0.10) | Dirham 0.67 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,166₴ (Dirham 117) | Dirham 255 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67₴ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 640 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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