Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 166₴ (47 kr) | 131 kr | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131₴ (37 kr) | 85 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64₴ (18 kr) | 71 kr | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35₴ (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46₴ (13 kr) | 40 kr | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59₴ (17 kr) | 37 kr | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134₴ (38 kr) | 57 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20₴ (5.64 kr) | 27 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16₴ (4.60 kr) | 13 kr | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28₴ (8 kr) | 17 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 191₴ (55 kr) | 120 kr | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37₴ (10 kr) | 23 kr | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16₴ (4.67 kr) | 19 kr | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,279₴ (5,781 kr) | 15,930 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,447₴ (4,403 kr) | 13,321 kr | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,226₴ (635 kr) | 915 kr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,053₴ (4,576 kr) | 10,682 kr | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,223₴ (2,344 kr) | 7,652 kr | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,457₴ (415 kr) | 430 kr | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196₴ (56 kr) | 260 kr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,035₴ (3,716 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,522₴ (1,289 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254₴ (72 kr) | 133 kr | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128₴ (36 kr) | 164 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,591₴ (454 kr) | 892 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 981₴ (280 kr) | 409 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,977₴ (849 kr) | 838 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,466₴ (988 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 664,366₴ (189,386 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45₴ (13 kr) | 21 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 500₴ (143 kr) | 755 kr | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170₴ (48 kr) | 70 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90₴ (26 kr) | 100 kr | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 432₴ (123 kr) | 200 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 81₴ (23 kr) | 34 kr | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67₴ (19 kr) | 25 kr | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100₴ (29 kr) | 33 kr | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32₴ (9 kr) | 25 kr | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61₴ (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 128₴ (36 kr) | 281 kr | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 66% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Ukraine | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 466₴ (133 kr) | 604 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 266₴ (76 kr) | 291 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,113₴ (317 kr) | 810 kr | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,021₴ (291 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 125₴ (36 kr) | 138 kr | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46₴ (13 kr) | 41 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58₴ (17 kr) | 75 kr | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,790₴ (4,501 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.40₴ (0.40 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 959₴ (273 kr) | 334 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66₴ (19 kr) | 68 kr | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in Sweden
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