Cost of Living Comparison Between Ukraine and Russia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Russia are 8.0% higher than in Ukraine (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Russia are 10.3% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Rent Prices in Russia are 19.0% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Restaurant Prices in Russia are 23.3% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Groceries Prices in Russia are 2.5% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Russia is 28.1% higher than in Ukraine | |
Restaurants | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ₴ (586.03 руб) |
298.62 ₴ (700.00 руб) |
+19.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
985.67 ₴ (2,310.54 руб) |
1,279.79 ₴ (3,000.00 руб) |
+29.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
200.00 ₴ (468.83 руб) |
170.64 ₴ (400.00 руб) |
-14.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
40.00 ₴ (93.77 руб) |
68.26 ₴ (160.00 руб) |
+70.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
60.00 ₴ (140.65 руб) |
85.32 ₴ (200.00 руб) |
+42.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
47.23 ₴ (110.72 руб) |
74.93 ₴ (175.64 руб) |
+58.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
25.04 ₴ (58.70 руб) |
32.65 ₴ (76.54 руб) |
+30.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
16.88 ₴ (39.57 руб) |
16.27 ₴ (38.13 руб) |
-3.6 % |
Markets | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
146.01 ₴ (342.28 руб) |
126.72 ₴ (297.05 руб) |
-13.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
22.24 ₴ (52.14 руб) |
18.25 ₴ (42.78 руб) |
-17.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
25.96 ₴ (60.84 руб) |
20.01 ₴ (46.91 руб) |
-22.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
70.66 ₴ (165.62 руб) |
51.25 ₴ (120.13 руб) |
-27.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
139.20 ₴ (326.30 руб) |
144.42 ₴ (338.55 руб) |
+3.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
69.20 ₴ (162.22 руб) |
69.14 ₴ (162.06 руб) |
-0.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
106.48 ₴ (249.60 руб) |
127.06 ₴ (297.86 руб) |
+19.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
12.38 ₴ (29.01 руб) |
21.61 ₴ (50.65 руб) |
+74.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
26.78 ₴ (62.77 руб) |
21.95 ₴ (51.45 руб) |
-18.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
27.42 ₴ (64.26 руб) |
27.65 ₴ (64.82 руб) |
+0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
33.97 ₴ (79.62 руб) |
37.28 ₴ (87.39 руб) |
+9.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
8.25 ₴ (19.35 руб) |
8.27 ₴ (19.39 руб) |
+0.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
13.10 ₴ (30.71 руб) |
8.15 ₴ (19.10 руб) |
-37.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
40.44 ₴ (94.79 руб) |
38.53 ₴ (90.32 руб) |
-4.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
19.95 ₴ (46.77 руб) |
20.48 ₴ (48.00 руб) |
+2.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
170.64 ₴ (400.00 руб) |
213.30 ₴ (500.00 руб) |
+25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
32.09 ₴ (75.22 руб) |
30.42 ₴ (71.32 руб) |
-5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
52.34 ₴ (122.69 руб) |
58.22 ₴ (136.48 руб) |
+11.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
85.00 ₴ (199.25 руб) |
85.32 ₴ (200.00 руб) |
+0.4 % |
Transportation | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
14.00 ₴ (32.82 руб) |
15.36 ₴ (36.00 руб) |
+9.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
390.00 ₴ (914.21 руб) |
1,066.49 ₴ (2,500.00 руб) |
+173.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
67.00 ₴ (157.06 руб) |
63.99 ₴ (150.00 руб) |
-4.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
19.31 ₴ (45.27 руб) |
20.60 ₴ (48.28 руб) |
+6.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₴ (351.62 руб) |
213.30 ₴ (500.00 руб) |
+42.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
202.03 ₴ (473.59 руб) |
86.32 ₴ (202.34 руб) |
-57.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,153,000.00 ₴ (2,702,779.85 руб) |
1,147,548.15 ₴ (2,690,000.00 руб) |
-0.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
908,349.10 ₴ (2,129,286.76 руб) |
1,112,087.78 ₴ (2,606,876.35 руб) |
+22.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,227.45 ₴ (7,565.56 руб) |
3,566.08 ₴ (8,359.36 руб) |
+10.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
215.37 ₴ (504.86 руб) |
198.06 ₴ (464.27 руб) |
-8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
228.73 ₴ (536.17 руб) |
239.26 ₴ (560.85 руб) |
+4.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
839.58 ₴ (1,968.09 руб) |
1,053.07 ₴ (2,468.54 руб) |
+25.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
458.36 ₴ (1,074.44 руб) |
691.73 ₴ (1,621.50 руб) |
+50.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
150.00 ₴ (351.62 руб) |
170.64 ₴ (400.00 руб) |
+13.8 % |
Childcare | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
10,775.00 ₴ (25,257.98 руб) |
9,772.42 ₴ (22,907.80 руб) |
-9.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
177,939.34 ₴ (417,112.63 руб) |
243,081.15 ₴ (569,813.38 руб) |
+36.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,155.75 ₴ (5,053.34 руб) |
2,456.49 ₴ (5,758.33 руб) |
+14.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,319.65 ₴ (3,093.43 руб) |
1,459.85 ₴ (3,422.07 руб) |
+10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,093.85 ₴ (7,252.37 руб) |
3,249.70 ₴ (7,617.72 руб) |
+5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,450.32 ₴ (8,088.00 руб) |
3,286.72 ₴ (7,704.49 руб) |
-4.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
13,354.78 ₴ (31,305.32 руб) |
15,893.18 ₴ (37,255.65 руб) |
+19.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,083.89 ₴ (21,293.81 руб) |
10,683.55 ₴ (25,043.62 руб) |
+17.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
24,053.17 ₴ (56,383.72 руб) |
28,516.55 ₴ (66,846.45 руб) |
+18.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
15,614.92 ₴ (36,603.38 руб) |
18,787.41 ₴ (44,040.09 руб) |
+20.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,258.50 ₴ (12,326.61 руб) |
7,751.79 ₴ (18,171.19 руб) |
+47.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,346.47 ₴ (7,844.55 руб) |
5,244.38 ₴ (12,293.51 руб) |
+56.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
15,316.29 ₴ (35,903.34 руб) |
21,641.91 ₴ (50,731.41 руб) |
+41.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 18.00 | 11.70 | -35.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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