Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 44% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 49% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 509₴ (C$17) | C$24 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 284₴ (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89₴ (C$3.00) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48₴ (C$1.60) | C$2.52 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (C$2.64) | C$5.70 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 103₴ (C$3.48) | C$5.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210₴ (C$7) | C$16 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32₴ (C$1.09) | C$5.69 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34₴ (C$1.15) | C$3.24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35₴ (C$1.17) | C$3.20 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242₴ (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (C$1.55) | C$2.95 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (C$0.67) | C$2.70 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 47% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,751₴ (C$1,437) | C$1,990 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,283₴ (C$984) | C$1,773 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,760₴ (C$160) | C$309 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,207₴ (C$881) | C$1,529 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,639₴ (C$627) | C$1,037 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,619₴ (C$88) | C$191 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235₴ (C$8) | C$66 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,739₴ (C$327) | C$413 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,388₴ (C$181) | C$179 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466₴ (C$16) | C$16 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366₴ (C$12) | C$30 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 23% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,159₴ (C$106) | C$59 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,710₴ (C$57) | C$52 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,099₴ (C$138) | C$127 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,044₴ (C$136) | C$165 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 50% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,126,130₴ (C$37,853) | C$32,370 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (C$1.71) | C$1.38 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 996₴ (C$33) | C$106 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 238₴ (C$8) | C$45 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 33% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153₴ (C$5.13) | C$12 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 641₴ (C$22) | C$21 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 677₴ (C$23) | C$81 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 489₴ (C$16) | C$9 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141₴ (C$4.76) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 183₴ (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63₴ (C$2.13) | C$4.25 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66₴ (C$2.21) | C$2.42 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 484₴ (C$16) | C$28 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 38% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kyiv | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,080₴ (C$36) | C$55 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569₴ (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,543₴ (C$52) | C$178 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,057₴ (C$69) | C$110 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315₴ (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61₴ (C$2.06) | C$5.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88₴ (C$2.96) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 47,339₴ (C$1,591) | C$658 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44₴ (C$0.05) | C$0.43 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,956₴ (C$66) | C$67 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 85₴ (C$2.85) | C$19 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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