Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Ukraine | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213₴ (€5.38) | €17 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 156₴ (€3.95) | €9 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74₴ (€1.88) | €4.75 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ (€0.93) | €1.25 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 62₴ (€1.57) | €3.63 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74₴ (€1.87) | €2.63 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152₴ (€3.85) | €7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (€0.58) | €2.11 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14₴ (€0.36) | €1.67 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29₴ (€0.74) | €1.32 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 274₴ (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 36₴ (€0.91) | €1.83 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16₴ (€0.42) | €1.33 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Ukraine | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,785₴ (€551) | €1,245 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,055₴ (€406) | €886 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,150₴ (€80) | €173 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,032₴ (€456) | €867 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,673₴ (€270) | €606 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,944₴ (€49) | €135 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238₴ (€6) | €25 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,221₴ (€334) | €351 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,302₴ (€84) | €127 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 267₴ (€7) | €5.44 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 283₴ (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Ukraine is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Ukraine | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502₴ (€38) | €71 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,059₴ (€27) | €32 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,748₴ (€95) | €81 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,821₴ (€97) | €107 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Ukraine is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Ukraine | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 844,745₴ (€21,366) | €25,919 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47₴ (€1.19) | €1.82 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 422₴ (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Ukraine is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Ukraine | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152₴ (€3.84) | €9 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 444₴ (€11) | €13 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448₴ (€11) | €78 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 89₴ (€2.25) | €5.45 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85₴ (€2.14) | €3.22 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90₴ (€2.27) | €2.90 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 42₴ (€1.05) | €1.79 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 67₴ (€1.70) | €1.91 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 132₴ (€3.34) | €18 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Ukraine is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Ukraine | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 480₴ (€12) | €37 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 282₴ (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,341₴ (€34) | €75 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,105₴ (€28) | €70 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165₴ (€4.16) | €9 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60₴ (€1.52) | €1.85 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46₴ (€1.16) | €5.60 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,331₴ (€413) | €596 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.66₴ (€0.09) | €0.28 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 713₴ (€18) | €48 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69₴ (€1.75) | €5.21 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 51% cheaper than in Italy
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