Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127₴ (€4.14) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 106₴ (€3.45) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55₴ (€1.79) | €4.35 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27₴ (€0.87) | €1.25 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29₴ (€0.95) | €3.39 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40₴ (€1.29) | €1.98 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 96₴ (€3.13) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19₴ (€0.63) | €1.82 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16₴ (€0.51) | €1.33 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (€0.69) | €1.30 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 173₴ (€5.65) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (€0.80) | €1.85 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10₴ (€0.34) | €1.34 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,282₴ (€696) | €1,338 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,617₴ (€412) | €933 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,071₴ (€68) | €125 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,158₴ (€365) | €796 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,004₴ (€262) | €621 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,351₴ (€44) | €90 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 130₴ (€4.25) | €24 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,145₴ (€332) | €340 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,099₴ (€101) | €112 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 323₴ (€11) | €5.18 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 164₴ (€5.35) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,094₴ (€68) | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,214₴ (€40) | €31 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,510₴ (€82) | €88 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,875₴ (€94) | €118 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 618,080₴ (€20,207) | €22,946 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29₴ (€0.94) | €1.55 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 414₴ (€14) | €36 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 192₴ (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 339₴ (€11) | €86 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68₴ (€2.23) | €6 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51₴ (€1.66) | €3.36 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60₴ (€1.97) | €2.81 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (€1.09) | €2.48 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40₴ (€1.31) | €1.99 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 209₴ (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 464₴ (€15) | €37 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210₴ (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,438₴ (€47) | €94 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 990₴ (€32) | €62 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148₴ (€4.84) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40₴ (€1.32) | €1.46 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45₴ (€1.46) | €5.03 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,062₴ (€427) | €451 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28₴ (€0.04) | €0.15 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 721₴ (€24) | €61 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44₴ (€1.43) | €5.46 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 49% cheaper than in Italy
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