Cost of living in Lviv, Ukraine vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lviv (Ukraine) is 24% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120₴ (R 61) | R 83 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125₴ (R 63) | R 60 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60₴ (R 30) | R 34 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28₴ (R 14) | R 17 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31₴ (R 16) | R 31 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29₴ (R 15) | R 15 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 87₴ (R 44) | R 56 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27₴ (R 14) | R 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (R 7) | R 17 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23₴ (R 12) | R 20 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163₴ (R 83) | R 90 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28₴ (R 14) | R 23 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17₴ (R 9) | R 11 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Lviv (Ukraine) is 57% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,204₴ (R 8,228) | R 16,730 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,657₴ (R 3,888) | R 8,323 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,499₴ (R 1,269) | R 1,690 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,512₴ (R 4,322) | R 12,422 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,548₴ (R 2,817) | R 6,842 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,378₴ (R 700) | R 912 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141₴ (R 72) | R 677 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,927₴ (R 6,056) | R 4,531 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,294₴ (R 1,165) | R 1,459 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 176₴ (R 89) | R 75 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 157₴ (R 80) | R 98 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Lviv (Ukraine) is 7% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,407₴ (R 715) | R 842 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 855₴ (R 434) | R 541 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,758₴ (R 1,400) | R 1,111 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,163₴ (R 1,606) | R 1,069 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Lviv (Ukraine) is 38% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 663,525₴ (R 336,927) | R 235,368 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (R 15) | R 15 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 296₴ (R 150) | R 655 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 95₴ (R 48) | R 116 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Lviv (Ukraine) is 44% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 121₴ (R 61) | R 51 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 134₴ (R 68) | R 194 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350₴ (R 178) | R 479 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58₴ (R 30) | R 44 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45₴ (R 23) | R 29 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53₴ (R 27) | R 58 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18₴ (R 9) | R 21 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (R 21) | R 17 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 143₴ (R 72) | R 96 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Lviv (Ukraine) is 42% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331₴ (R 168) | R 373 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175₴ (R 89) | R 163 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 517₴ (R 263) | R 446 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 626₴ (R 318) | R 461 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98₴ (R 50) | R 56 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40₴ (R 20) | R 33 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34₴ (R 17) | R 25 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,663₴ (R 7,445) | R 7,178 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.06₴ (R 0.54) | R 2.10 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 436₴ (R 222) | R 590 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52₴ (R 27) | R 44 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 50,000 in Durban you would need to make just about R 29,263 (57,628₴) in Lviv.
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