Cost of living in Ukraine compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 215₴ ($5.83) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159₴ ($4.30) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84₴ ($2.26) | $2.16 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ ($1.00) | $2.01 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69₴ ($1.87) | $2.56 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89₴ ($2.40) | $1.75 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 156₴ ($4.21) | $4.07 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ ($0.59) | $2.96 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23₴ ($0.61) | $2.13 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32₴ ($0.88) | $1.29 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ ($7) | $17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37₴ ($1.00) | $1.98 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ ($0.48) | $0.97 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 34% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,254₴ ($575) | $1,143 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,103₴ ($409) | $673 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,209₴ ($87) | $105 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,078₴ ($435) | $567 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,719₴ ($290) | $387 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,711₴ ($100) | $46 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ ($5.10) | $27 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,025₴ ($299) | $359 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,486₴ ($94) | $85 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393₴ ($11) | $8 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ ($11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 20% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,687₴ ($46) | $54 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,113₴ ($30) | $42 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,178₴ ($86) | $97 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,010₴ ($82) | $74 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 20% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 871,062₴ ($23,584) | $16,710 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ ($1.39) | $1.28 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 393₴ ($11) | $30 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 38% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ ($5.41) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ ($13) | $33 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ ($2.02) | $5.36 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ ($2.16) | $3.87 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ ($2.79) | $5.85 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ ($1.30) | $2.22 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ ($1.97) | $1.10 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 262₴ ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 26% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Ukraine | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 473₴ ($13) | $17 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 307₴ ($8) | $10 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,325₴ ($36) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,204₴ ($33) | $43 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 217₴ ($5.89) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48₴ ($1.30) | $4.63 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ ($1.34) | $1.72 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ ($426) | $611 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ ($0.15) | $0.16 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,205₴ ($33) | $37 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 73₴ ($1.97) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,517 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in El Salvador
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