Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 53% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 45% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 509₴ (46 zł) | 43 zł | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 284₴ (25 zł) | 42 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89₴ (8 zł) | 26 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48₴ (4.28 zł) | 5.68 zł | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 103₴ (9 zł) | 23 zł | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210₴ (19 zł) | 44 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32₴ (2.90 zł) | 5.87 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34₴ (3.06 zł) | 4.07 zł | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35₴ (3.13 zł) | 5.66 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242₴ (22 zł) | 57 zł | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ (4.15 zł) | 10 zł | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (1.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 65% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,751₴ (3,836 zł) | 10,154 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,283₴ (2,628 zł) | 7,533 zł | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,760₴ (427 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,207₴ (2,352 zł) | 6,320 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,639₴ (1,673 zł) | 5,534 zł | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,619₴ (235 zł) | 917 zł | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235₴ (21 zł) | 101 zł | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,739₴ (874 zł) | 2,319 zł | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,388₴ (483 zł) | 563 zł | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466₴ (42 zł) | 37 zł | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366₴ (33 zł) | 57 zł | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 41% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,159₴ (283 zł) | 552 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,710₴ (153 zł) | 220 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,099₴ (368 zł) | 462 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,044₴ (363 zł) | 930 zł | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 49% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,126,130₴ (101,057 zł) | 197,839 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (4.58 zł) | 8 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 996₴ (89 zł) | 164 zł | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 271₴ (24 zł) | 113 zł | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 45% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153₴ (14 zł) | 32 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 641₴ (58 zł) | 53 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 677₴ (61 zł) | 314 zł | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 489₴ (44 zł) | 26 zł | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141₴ (13 zł) | 21 zł | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 183₴ (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63₴ (5.68 zł) | 13 zł | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66₴ (5.90 zł) | 12 zł | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 484₴ (43 zł) | 147 zł | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 47% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,080₴ (97 zł) | 153 zł | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569₴ (51 zł) | 85 zł | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,543₴ (138 zł) | 663 zł | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,057₴ (185 zł) | 306 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315₴ (28 zł) | 46 zł | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61₴ (5.49 zł) | 18 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88₴ (8 zł) | 27 zł | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 47,339₴ (4,248 zł) | 2,665 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44₴ (0.13 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,956₴ (176 zł) | 247 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 85₴ (8 zł) | 26 zł | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,708 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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