Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 146₴ (20 zł) | 30 zł | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122₴ (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52₴ (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26₴ (3.55 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30₴ (4.01 zł) | 10 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40₴ (5.34 zł) | 6 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 102₴ (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25₴ (3.35 zł) | 3.74 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13₴ (1.82 zł) | 2.78 zł | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21₴ (2.88 zł) | 3.42 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148₴ (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (3.44 zł) | 6 zł | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12₴ (1.57 zł) | 2.79 zł | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,952₴ (2,289 zł) | 4,167 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,830₴ (1,597 zł) | 2,870 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861₴ (251 zł) | 480 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,573₴ (1,562 zł) | 2,512 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,585₴ (1,159 zł) | 1,996 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,324₴ (179 zł) | 271 zł | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133₴ (18 zł) | 45 zł | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,700₴ (1,310 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,952₴ (399 zł) | 419 zł | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 243₴ (33 zł) | 30 zł | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 213₴ (29 zł) | 22 zł | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,433₴ (193 zł) | 292 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,131₴ (153 zł) | 163 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,765₴ (373 zł) | 279 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,847₴ (384 zł) | 342 zł | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 28% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 598,192₴ (80,761 zł) | 75,214 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26₴ (3.46 zł) | 4.62 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 293₴ (40 zł) | 103 zł | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 99₴ (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202₴ (27 zł) | 35 zł | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 274₴ (37 zł) | 131 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54₴ (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52₴ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 72₴ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (4.05 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41₴ (5.49 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 169₴ (23 zł) | 48 zł | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333₴ (45 zł) | 69 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183₴ (25 zł) | 57 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 635₴ (86 zł) | 229 zł | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 887₴ (120 zł) | 125 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117₴ (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (4.92 zł) | 12 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40₴ (5.40 zł) | 10 zł | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,269₴ (2,061 zł) | 2,006 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11₴ (0.15 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 717₴ (97 zł) | 108 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54₴ (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in Poland
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