Cost of living in Ukraine compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 314₴ (NZ$13) | NZ$25 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 263₴ (NZ$11) | NZ$16 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ (NZ$3.68) | NZ$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47₴ (NZ$1.97) | NZ$2.29 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75₴ (NZ$3.15) | NZ$11 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109₴ (NZ$4.58) | NZ$8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 189₴ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35₴ (NZ$1.49) | NZ$5.09 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 37₴ (NZ$1.55) | NZ$4.05 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 41₴ (NZ$1.70) | NZ$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 290₴ (NZ$12) | NZ$19 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53₴ (NZ$2.22) | NZ$4.63 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (NZ$0.74) | NZ$2.94 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 59% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,836₴ (NZ$1,465) | NZ$3,887 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,860₴ (NZ$1,003) | NZ$2,922 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,554₴ (NZ$191) | NZ$203 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,895₴ (NZ$836) | NZ$2,549 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,885₴ (NZ$626) | NZ$2,011 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,576₴ (NZ$108) | NZ$169 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242₴ (NZ$10) | NZ$79 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ (NZ$621) | NZ$745 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ (NZ$247) | NZ$194 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ (NZ$42) | NZ$39 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ (NZ$128) | NZ$141 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ (NZ$65) | NZ$91 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ (NZ$210) | NZ$211 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ (NZ$170) | NZ$204 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ (NZ$49,400) | NZ$47,093 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ (NZ$2.43) | NZ$2.79 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 708₴ (NZ$30) | NZ$186 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ (NZ$20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ (NZ$38) | NZ$70 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ (NZ$5.58) | NZ$10 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ (NZ$4.32) | NZ$2.97 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ (NZ$3.61) | NZ$3.30 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ (NZ$12) | NZ$39 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Ukraine | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ (NZ$68) | NZ$75 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ (NZ$26) | NZ$40 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ (NZ$54) | NZ$251 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ (NZ$90) | NZ$118 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ (NZ$3.09) | NZ$5.68 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ (NZ$3.21) | NZ$14 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ (NZ$1,441) | NZ$1,174 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ (NZ$0.12) | NZ$0.51 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ (NZ$69) | NZ$71 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ (NZ$4.55) | NZ$40 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand
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