Cost of living in Lviv, Ukraine vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lviv (Ukraine) is 16% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103₴ (R 62) | R 84 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 120₴ (R 72) | R 61 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61₴ (R 37) | R 34 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28₴ (R 17) | R 16 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33₴ (R 20) | R 33 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26₴ (R 16) | R 16 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75₴ (R 45) | R 52 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ (R 15) | R 23 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (R 9) | R 19 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23₴ (R 14) | R 19 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156₴ (R 94) | R 86 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27₴ (R 16) | R 22 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16₴ (R 10) | R 12 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Lviv (Ukraine) is 49% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,872₴ (R 9,561) | R 18,494 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,373₴ (R 5,044) | R 8,315 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,499₴ (R 1,505) | R 1,669 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,512₴ (R 5,128) | R 12,740 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,101₴ (R 3,676) | R 6,557 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,378₴ (R 830) | R 828 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141₴ (R 85) | R 613 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,927₴ (R 7,185) | R 4,806 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,294₴ (R 1,382) | R 1,607 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 176₴ (R 106) | R 76 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 157₴ (R 95) | R 98 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Lviv (Ukraine) is 12% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,384₴ (R 834) | R 930 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,004₴ (R 605) | R 561 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,667₴ (R 1,607) | R 1,208 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,163₴ (R 1,905) | R 1,136 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Lviv (Ukraine) is 22% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,008₴ (R 415,678) | R 241,870 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (R 18) | R 16 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 296₴ (R 179) | R 598 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 83₴ (R 50) | R 116 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Lviv (Ukraine) is 35% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 121₴ (R 73) | R 55 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 134₴ (R 81) | R 194 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350₴ (R 211) | R 490 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58₴ (R 35) | R 44 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45₴ (R 27) | R 34 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53₴ (R 32) | R 55 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18₴ (R 11) | R 23 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42₴ (R 25) | R 16 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 143₴ (R 86) | R 99 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Lviv (Ukraine) is 32% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331₴ (R 200) | R 373 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175₴ (R 105) | R 169 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 517₴ (R 311) | R 446 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 626₴ (R 377) | R 434 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98₴ (R 59) | R 56 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40₴ (R 24) | R 33 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34₴ (R 20) | R 25 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,663₴ (R 8,833) | R 7,178 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.06₴ (R 0.64) | R 2.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 436₴ (R 263) | R 590 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 52₴ (R 32) | R 43 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 56,000 in Durban you would need to make just about R 39,197 (65,066₴) in Lviv.
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