Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Batumi (Georgia)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 17% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 240₴ (18 Lari) | 22 Lari | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 143₴ (10 Lari) | 15 Lari | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68₴ (4.98 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33₴ (2.47 Lari) | 3.88 Lari | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44₴ (3.28 Lari) | 4.72 Lari | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59₴ (4.33 Lari) | 3.42 Lari | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150₴ (11 Lari) | 13 Lari | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (1.87 Lari) | 2.88 Lari | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19₴ (1.38 Lari) | 2.19 Lari | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 27₴ (2.02 Lari) | 2.31 Lari | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 233₴ (17 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33₴ (2.42 Lari) | 2.82 Lari | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17₴ (1.28 Lari) | 1.17 Lari | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 12% more expensive than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,601₴ (2,033 Lari) | 1,140 Lari | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,407₴ (1,356 Lari) | 760 Lari | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,109₴ (155 Lari) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,989₴ (1,473 Lari) | 1,533 Lari | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,730₴ (938 Lari) | 928 Lari | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,414₴ (104 Lari) | 163 Lari | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 207₴ (15 Lari) | 29 Lari | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,561₴ (704 Lari) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,518₴ (259 Lari) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346₴ (25 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (19 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Batumi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,050₴ (151 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,221₴ (90 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,131₴ (231 Lari) | 223 Lari | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,883₴ (212 Lari) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 762,536₴ (56,177 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39₴ (2.86 Lari) | 2.55 Lari | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 376₴ (28 Lari) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 149₴ (11 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 12% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182₴ (13 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145₴ (11 Lari) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 420₴ (31 Lari) | 63 Lari | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60₴ (4.42 Lari) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52₴ (3.80 Lari) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 101₴ (7 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43₴ (3.14 Lari) | 3.96 Lari | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58₴ (4.28 Lari) | 5.47 Lari | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 211₴ (16 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 4% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 517₴ (38 Lari) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 244₴ (18 Lari) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,381₴ (102 Lari) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,329₴ (98 Lari) | 102 Lari | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119₴ (9 Lari) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41₴ (3.05 Lari) | 4.90 Lari | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (3.70 Lari) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,498₴ (1,068 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98₴ (0.07 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,218₴ (90 Lari) | 110 Lari | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61₴ (4.51 Lari) | 4.20 Lari | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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