Cost of living in Kharkiv, Ukraine vs Xalapa, Mexico
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Food in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 97₴ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 77 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91₴ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 81 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46₴ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 36₴ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44₴ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 12 | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 114₴ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 43 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19₴ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 32 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11₴ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 15 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32₴ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131₴ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 168 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24₴ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 15 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 8% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,266₴ (Mex$ 10,140) | Mex$ 8,322 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,154₴ (Mex$ 6,232) | Mex$ 3,849 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,201₴ (Mex$ 1,682) | Mex$ 1,240 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,343₴ (Mex$ 6,377) | Mex$ 5,765 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,937₴ (Mex$ 3,774) | Mex$ 3,070 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,033₴ (Mex$ 789) | Mex$ 1,908 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140₴ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 421 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,056₴ (Mex$ 8,451) | Mex$ 5,893 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500₴ (Mex$ 1,911) | Mex$ 1,627 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 139₴ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 87 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 152₴ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 79 | + 48% | |
Clothes | + 85% | |||
Clothes in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 85% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,025₴ (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 721 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,520₴ (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 666 | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,337₴ (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 1,030 | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,619₴ (Mex$ 2,002) | Mex$ 945 | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,479₴ (Mex$ 497,977) | Mex$ 289,069 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28₴ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 380₴ (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 450 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66₴ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 160 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 14% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69₴ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 70 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 133₴ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 128 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 235₴ (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 442 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 64₴ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62₴ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 40 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53₴ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23₴ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 37₴ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 122₴ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 113 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is 9% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 323₴ (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 211 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 156₴ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 140 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946₴ (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 700 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 617₴ (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 355 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 83₴ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 61 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38₴ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35₴ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,414₴ (Mex$ 12,547) | Mex$ 11,860 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24₴ (Mex$ 0.95) | Mex$ 3.02 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 663₴ (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 483 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30₴ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 48 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kharkiv (Ukraine) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 27,680 (36,212₴) in Kharkiv to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 27,000 in Xalapa.
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