Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Ukraine | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 295₴ (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 270₴ (€5.64) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ (€1.83) | €4.47 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46₴ (€0.96) | €1.75 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ (€1.62) | €5.22 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111₴ (€2.31) | €1.96 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 184₴ (€3.84) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38₴ (€0.80) | €2.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42₴ (€0.88) | €1.21 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42₴ (€0.87) | €1.45 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275₴ (€5.73) | €14 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 54₴ (€1.13) | €2.09 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19₴ (€0.39) | €0.99 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Ukraine | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,635₴ (€702) | €1,058 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,551₴ (€513) | €728 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,326₴ (€90) | €179 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,385₴ (€467) | €685 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,465₴ (€323) | €480 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380₴ (€50) | €147 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241₴ (€5.03) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ (€308) | €375 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ (€123) | €125 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ (€21) | €10 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Ukraine | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ (€63) | €81 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ (€32) | €29 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ (€104) | €93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ (€85) | €102 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 26% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Ukraine | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ (€24,530) | €23,869 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ (€1.21) | €1.85 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709₴ (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Ukraine | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (€5.16) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ (€19) | €47 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ (€3.23) | €5.03 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (€3.26) | €4.18 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ (€2.77) | €4.13 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ (€2.14) | €2.44 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ (€1.79) | €2.98 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ (€6) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Ukraine | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ (€34) | €42 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ (€27) | €61 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ (€45) | €65 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ (€5.92) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ (€1.53) | €4.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ (€1.59) | €4.77 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ (€716) | €1,025 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ (€0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ (€34) | €44 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ (€2.26) | €5.06 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 877 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Ukraine is 33% cheaper than in Greece
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