Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Ukraine | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 215₴ (25 zł) | 35 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159₴ (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 84₴ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37₴ (4.37 zł) | 3.96 zł | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69₴ (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89₴ (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 156₴ (18 zł) | 18 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22₴ (2.56 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23₴ (2.67 zł) | 3.33 zł | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32₴ (3.83 zł) | 4.18 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270₴ (32 zł) | 32 zł | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37₴ (4.34 zł) | 8 zł | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18₴ (2.10 zł) | 3.84 zł | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 45% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Ukraine | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,254₴ (2,506 zł) | 5,766 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,103₴ (1,781 zł) | 4,275 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,209₴ (378 zł) | 940 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,078₴ (1,895 zł) | 3,280 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,719₴ (1,264 zł) | 2,499 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,711₴ (437 zł) | 430 zł | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188₴ (22 zł) | 53 zł | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,025₴ (1,300 zł) | 1,953 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,486₴ (411 zł) | 483 zł | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393₴ (46 zł) | 42 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 404₴ (48 zł) | 32 zł | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Ukraine | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,687₴ (199 zł) | 332 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,113₴ (131 zł) | 149 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,178₴ (375 zł) | 322 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,010₴ (355 zł) | 394 zł | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 29% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Ukraine | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 871,062₴ (102,692 zł) | 105,039 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 393₴ (46 zł) | 125 zł | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Ukraine | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ (42 zł) | 42 zł | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ (56 zł) | 175 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ (9 zł) | 21 zł | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103₴ (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48₴ (5.66 zł) | 5.92 zł | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 262₴ (31 zł) | 56 zł | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Ukraine | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 473₴ (56 zł) | 97 zł | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 307₴ (36 zł) | 57 zł | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,325₴ (156 zł) | 170 zł | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,204₴ (142 zł) | 176 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 217₴ (26 zł) | 26 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48₴ (5.67 zł) | 14 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ (5.85 zł) | 13 zł | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ (1,855 zł) | 2,670 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ (0.65 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,205₴ (142 zł) | 138 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 73₴ (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,392 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in Poland
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