Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ukraine | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 215₴ (AU$9) | AU$22 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159₴ (AU$6) | AU$14 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84₴ (AU$3.39) | AU$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ (AU$1.50) | AU$1.84 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69₴ (AU$2.81) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89₴ (AU$3.60) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 156₴ (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (AU$0.88) | AU$4.74 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23₴ (AU$0.92) | AU$3.59 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32₴ (AU$1.32) | AU$5.97 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37₴ (AU$1.49) | AU$3.83 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (AU$0.72) | AU$2.78 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ukraine | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,254₴ (AU$862) | AU$3,231 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,103₴ (AU$612) | AU$2,354 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,209₴ (AU$130) | AU$246 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,078₴ (AU$652) | AU$2,179 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,719₴ (AU$435) | AU$1,665 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,711₴ (AU$150) | AU$171 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ (AU$8) | AU$73 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,025₴ (AU$447) | AU$567 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,486₴ (AU$141) | AU$274 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393₴ (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (AU$16) | AU$38 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ukraine | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,687₴ (AU$68) | AU$115 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,113₴ (AU$45) | AU$88 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,178₴ (AU$129) | AU$168 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,010₴ (AU$122) | AU$183 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ukraine | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 871,062₴ (AU$35,316) | AU$34,364 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (AU$2.08) | AU$1.97 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 393₴ (AU$16) | AU$158 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ukraine | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (AU$19) | AU$75 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (AU$3.02) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (AU$3.24) | AU$4.93 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (AU$4.17) | AU$5.66 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (AU$1.94) | AU$4.10 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (AU$2.95) | AU$3.78 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 262₴ (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ukraine | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 473₴ (AU$19) | AU$64 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 307₴ (AU$12) | AU$40 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,325₴ (AU$54) | AU$249 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,204₴ (AU$49) | AU$126 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 217₴ (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48₴ (AU$1.95) | AU$5.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (AU$2.01) | AU$10 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (AU$638) | AU$679 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (AU$0.22) | AU$0.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,205₴ (AU$49) | AU$80 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 73₴ (AU$2.95) | AU$41 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,709 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Australia
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