Cost of Living Comparison Between Kiev (Kyiv) and Zurich 

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Cost of Living in Zurich is 286.7% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv) (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Zurich is 333.1% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Rent Prices in Zurich are 470.3% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Restaurant Prices in Zurich are 300.0% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Groceries Prices in Zurich are 287.1% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Local Purchasing Power in Zurich is 160.6% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
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Restaurants
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ₴450.00
(8.00 Fr.)		 ₴1,574.17
(28.00 Fr.)		      +249.8 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ₴1,500.00
(26.68 Fr.)		 ₴6,746.44
(120.00 Fr.)		      +349.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ₴300.00
(5.34 Fr.)		 ₴843.31
(15.00 Fr.)		      +181.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ₴60.00
(1.07 Fr.)		 ₴449.76
(8.00 Fr.)		      +649.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₴90.00
(1.60 Fr.)		 ₴393.54
(7.00 Fr.)		      +337.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ₴75.92
(1.35 Fr.)		 ₴322.18
(5.73 Fr.)		      +324.3 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ₴32.48
(0.58 Fr.)		 ₴279.34
(4.97 Fr.)		      +760.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) ₴24.65
(0.44 Fr.)		 ₴238.94
(4.25 Fr.)		      +869.2 %
Markets
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ₴57.86
(1.03 Fr.)		 ₴99.38
(1.77 Fr.)		      +71.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ₴34.00
(0.60 Fr.)		 ₴175.06
(3.11 Fr.)		      +414.9 %
White Rice (1 lb) ₴32.47
(0.58 Fr.)		 ₴81.28
(1.45 Fr.)		      +150.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) ₴94.39
(1.68 Fr.)		 ₴377.40
(6.71 Fr.)		      +299.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) ₴196.72
(3.50 Fr.)		 ₴603.97
(10.74 Fr.)		      +207.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ₴105.62
(1.88 Fr.)		 ₴563.71
(10.03 Fr.)		      +433.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ₴175.29
(3.12 Fr.)		 ₴1,336.56
(23.77 Fr.)		      +662.5 %
Apples (1 lb) ₴24.87
(0.44 Fr.)		 ₴87.60
(1.56 Fr.)		      +252.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) ₴31.49
(0.56 Fr.)		 ₴60.75
(1.08 Fr.)		      +92.9 %
Oranges (1 lb) ₴38.70
(0.69 Fr.)		 ₴76.26
(1.36 Fr.)		      +97.1 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) ₴55.91
(0.99 Fr.)		 ₴104.13
(1.85 Fr.)		      +86.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) ₴11.87
(0.21 Fr.)		 ₴57.90
(1.03 Fr.)		      +388.0 %
Onions (1 lb) ₴9.07
(0.16 Fr.)		 ₴49.50
(0.88 Fr.)		      +445.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head) ₴62.06
(1.10 Fr.)		 ₴124.02
(2.21 Fr.)		      +99.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) ₴28.09
(0.50 Fr.)		 ₴59.21
(1.05 Fr.)		      +110.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ₴250.00
(4.45 Fr.)		 ₴646.53
(11.50 Fr.)		      +158.6 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ₴41.45
(0.74 Fr.)		 ₴128.77
(2.29 Fr.)		      +210.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₴66.70
(1.19 Fr.)		 ₴152.66
(2.72 Fr.)		      +128.9 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ₴150.00
(2.67 Fr.)		 ₴517.23
(9.20 Fr.)		      +244.8 %
Transportation
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ₴8.00
(0.14 Fr.)		 ₴258.61
(4.60 Fr.)		      +3,132.7 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ₴500.00
(8.89 Fr.)		 ₴4,891.17
(87.00 Fr.)		      +878.2 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ₴100.00
(1.78 Fr.)		 ₴379.49
(6.75 Fr.)		      +279.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ₴32.19
(0.57 Fr.)		 ₴343.82
(6.12 Fr.)		      +968.2 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ₴190.00
(3.38 Fr.)		 ₴4,149.06
(73.80 Fr.)		      +2,083.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) ₴69.00
(1.23 Fr.)		 ₴105.05
(1.87 Fr.)		      +52.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ₴1,309,779.50
(23,297.25 Fr.)		 ₴1,742,830.66
(31,000.00 Fr.)		      +33.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ₴1,066,709.92
(18,973.74 Fr.)		 ₴1,842,153.27
(32,766.67 Fr.)		      +72.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ₴4,183.67
(74.42 Fr.)		 ₴12,949.98
(230.34 Fr.)		      +209.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ₴288.85
(5.14 Fr.)		 ₴1,820.98
(32.39 Fr.)		      +530.4 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ₴294.45
(5.24 Fr.)		 ₴2,646.37
(47.07 Fr.)		      +798.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ₴1,486.27
(26.44 Fr.)		 ₴4,032.98
(71.74 Fr.)		      +171.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ₴865.62
(15.40 Fr.)		 ₴2,850.37
(50.70 Fr.)		      +229.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ₴250.00
(4.45 Fr.)		 ₴1,124.41
(20.00 Fr.)		      +349.8 %
Childcare
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ₴17,229.17
(306.46 Fr.)		 ₴161,251.99
(2,868.21 Fr.)		      +835.9 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ₴607,893.48
(10,812.70 Fr.)		 ₴1,917,675.93
(34,110.00 Fr.)		      +215.5 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ₴3,152.95
(56.08 Fr.)		 ₴6,261.54
(111.38 Fr.)		      +98.6 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ₴1,576.92
(28.05 Fr.)		 ₴2,689.93
(47.85 Fr.)		      +70.6 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ₴4,011.11
(71.35 Fr.)		 ₴7,248.41
(128.93 Fr.)		      +80.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ₴5,200.00
(92.49 Fr.)		 ₴10,063.44
(179.00 Fr.)		      +93.5 %
Rent Per Month
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₴27,588.69
(490.72 Fr.)		 ₴136,109.45
(2,421.00 Fr.)		      +393.4 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₴16,535.71
(294.12 Fr.)		 ₴109,348.57
(1,945.00 Fr.)		      +561.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₴51,976.47
(924.51 Fr.)		 ₴281,804.47
(5,012.50 Fr.)		      +442.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₴27,800.00
(494.48 Fr.)		 ₴179,342.90
(3,190.00 Fr.)		      +545.1 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ₴10,736.24
(190.97 Fr.)		 ₴109,552.37
(1,948.63 Fr.)		      +920.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ₴4,674.97
(83.15 Fr.)		 ₴68,281.99
(1,214.54 Fr.)		      +1,360.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ₴33,993.33
(604.64 Fr.)		 ₴383,622.40
(6,823.55 Fr.)		      +1,028.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 18.00 1.93      -89.3 %
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