Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Kyiv | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 290₴ (2,845 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155₴ (1,525 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71₴ (700 Ft) | 722 Ft | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36₴ (356 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 64₴ (626 Ft) | 767 Ft | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74₴ (723 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164₴ (1,608 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (218 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (130 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30₴ (295 Ft) | 295 Ft | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 286₴ (2,811 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 143% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 40₴ (397 Ft) | 472 Ft | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (195 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 5% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 38% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,720₴ (252,498 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,757₴ (184,145 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,482₴ (34,182 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,475₴ (230,462 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,470₴ (132,242 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,103₴ (20,642 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200₴ (1,959 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,363₴ (91,918 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,519₴ (34,549 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346₴ (3,398 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 252₴ (2,474 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 17% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,052₴ (20,142 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225₴ (12,025 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,124₴ (30,669 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,882₴ (28,295 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 19% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 791,765₴ (7,773,021 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (496 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 387₴ (3,800 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 183₴ (1,800 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 11% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173₴ (1,696 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 156₴ (1,534 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 720₴ (7,064 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 59₴ (582 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62₴ (605 Ft) | 780 Ft | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83₴ (812 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41₴ (402 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 61₴ (602 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160₴ (1,570 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Kyiv | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 457₴ (4,483 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 275₴ (2,695 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,340₴ (13,156 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,240₴ (12,178 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151₴ (1,484 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42₴ (412 Ft) | 482 Ft | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (493 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,497₴ (142,324 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98₴ (10 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,166₴ (11,443 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67₴ (661 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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