Cost of living in Ukraine compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 215₴ (₨485) | ₨364 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159₴ (₨357) | ₨333 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84₴ (₨188) | ₨164 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ (₨83) | ₨57 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69₴ (₨156) | ₨89 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89₴ (₨200) | ₨42 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 156₴ (₨350) | ₨231 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (₨49) | ₨160 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23₴ (₨51) | ₨31 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32₴ (₨73) | ₨159 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (₨608) | ₨759 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37₴ (₨83) | ₨89 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (₨40) | ₨40 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,254₴ (₨47,791) | ₨45,450 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,103₴ (₨33,959) | ₨26,701 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,209₴ (₨7,215) | ₨5,597 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,078₴ (₨36,152) | ₨23,777 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,719₴ (₨24,101) | ₨14,115 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,711₴ (₨8,344) | ₨5,748 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ (₨424) | ₨689 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,025₴ (₨24,790) | ₨29,467 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,486₴ (₨7,837) | ₨11,947 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393₴ (₨884) | ₨522 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (₨908) | ₨558 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,687₴ (₨3,792) | ₨2,515 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,113₴ (₨2,503) | ₨2,490 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,178₴ (₨7,145) | ₨3,978 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,010₴ (₨6,768) | ₨2,952 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 871,062₴ (₨1,958,606) | ₨1,301,440 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (₨115) | ₨108 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 393₴ (₨883) | ₨1,119 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (₨449) | ₨128 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (₨809) | ₨250 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (₨1,065) | ₨1,243 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (₨168) | ₨399 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (₨180) | ₨211 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (₨231) | ₨259 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (₨108) | ₨174 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (₨163) | ₨88 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 262₴ (₨590) | ₨294 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ukraine | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 473₴ (₨1,063) | ₨1,479 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 307₴ (₨691) | ₨635 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,325₴ (₨2,978) | ₨1,523 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,204₴ (₨2,706) | ₨1,735 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 217₴ (₨489) | ₨727 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48₴ (₨108) | ₨204 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (₨112) | ₨180 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (₨35,376) | ₨47,600 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (₨12) | ₨1.10 | + 1024% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,205₴ (₨2,709) | ₨1,679 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 73₴ (₨164) | ₨262 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,120 prices entered by 1,284 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 17% more expensive than in India
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