Cost of living in Ukraine compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 8% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129₴ (33TL) | 38TL | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112₴ (28TL) | 25TL | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55₴ (14TL) | 13TL | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27₴ (7TL) | 4.87TL | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28₴ (7TL) | 11TL | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39₴ (10TL) | 5.01TL | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91₴ (23TL) | 21TL | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21₴ (5.42TL) | 5.00TL | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16₴ (4.04TL) | 3.57TL | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20₴ (5.18TL) | 12TL | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 151₴ (38TL) | 71TL | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (6TL) | 5.42TL | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (2.80TL) | 2.22TL | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 18% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,374₴ (5,183TL) | 3,374TL | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,621₴ (2,702TL) | 2,108TL | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,882₴ (479TL) | 512TL | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,664₴ (2,458TL) | 2,320TL | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,218₴ (1,836TL) | 1,435TL | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,320₴ (336TL) | 399TL | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 139₴ (35TL) | 66TL | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,796₴ (2,492TL) | 2,367TL | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,501₴ (636TL) | 597TL | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260₴ (66TL) | 31TL | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133₴ (34TL) | 26TL | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 75% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,513₴ (385TL) | 242TL | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,176₴ (299TL) | 173TL | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,716₴ (691TL) | 406TL | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,879₴ (732TL) | 315TL | + 132% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 23% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 599,844₴ (152,596TL) | 183,607TL | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (7TL) | 7TL | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 406₴ (103TL) | 189TL | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 14% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147₴ (38TL) | 18TL | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180₴ (46TL) | 25TL | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 306₴ (78TL) | 208TL | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 55₴ (14TL) | 23TL | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47₴ (12TL) | 19TL | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65₴ (17TL) | 18TL | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33₴ (8TL) | 10TL | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40₴ (10TL) | 17TL | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 227₴ (58TL) | 34TL | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 7% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413₴ (105TL) | 102TL | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199₴ (51TL) | 46TL | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 887₴ (226TL) | 167TL | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967₴ (246TL) | 251TL | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 128₴ (33TL) | 49TL | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38₴ (10TL) | 14TL | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39₴ (10TL) | 22TL | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,896₴ (3,789TL) | 3,042TL | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19₴ (0.30TL) | 0.71TL | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 800₴ (203TL) | 182TL | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47₴ (12TL) | 18TL | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ukraine is about the same as in Turkey
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