Cost of Living Comparison Between Kiev (Kyiv) and Zurich 

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Cost of Living in Zurich is 287.9% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv) (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Zurich is 333.3% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Rent Prices in Zurich are 467.7% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Restaurant Prices in Zurich are 301.9% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Groceries Prices in Zurich are 287.2% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
Local Purchasing Power in Zurich is 162.6% higher than in Kiev (Kyiv)
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Restaurants
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ₴450.00
(7.96 Fr.)		 ₴1,582.43
(28.00 Fr.)		      +251.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ₴1,500.00
(26.54 Fr.)		 ₴6,781.84
(120.00 Fr.)		      +352.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ₴300.00
(5.31 Fr.)		 ₴847.73
(15.00 Fr.)		      +182.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ₴60.00
(1.06 Fr.)		 ₴452.12
(8.00 Fr.)		      +653.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₴90.00
(1.59 Fr.)		 ₴395.61
(7.00 Fr.)		      +339.6 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ₴75.92
(1.34 Fr.)		 ₴323.13
(5.72 Fr.)		      +325.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ₴32.48
(0.57 Fr.)		 ₴277.28
(4.91 Fr.)		      +753.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) ₴24.65
(0.44 Fr.)		 ₴240.86
(4.26 Fr.)		      +877.0 %
Markets
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ₴57.86
(1.02 Fr.)		 ₴100.28
(1.77 Fr.)		      +73.3 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ₴34.00
(0.60 Fr.)		 ₴177.36
(3.14 Fr.)		      +421.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) ₴32.47
(0.57 Fr.)		 ₴80.91
(1.43 Fr.)		      +149.2 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) ₴94.39
(1.67 Fr.)		 ₴387.45
(6.86 Fr.)		      +310.5 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) ₴196.72
(3.48 Fr.)		 ₴605.44
(10.71 Fr.)		      +207.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ₴105.62
(1.87 Fr.)		 ₴553.18
(9.79 Fr.)		      +423.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ₴175.29
(3.10 Fr.)		 ₴1,331.42
(23.56 Fr.)		      +659.5 %
Apples (1 lb) ₴24.87
(0.44 Fr.)		 ₴88.64
(1.57 Fr.)		      +256.4 %
Bananas (1 lb) ₴31.49
(0.56 Fr.)		 ₴64.54
(1.14 Fr.)		      +105.0 %
Oranges (1 lb) ₴38.70
(0.68 Fr.)		 ₴75.86
(1.34 Fr.)		      +96.0 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) ₴55.91
(0.99 Fr.)		 ₴103.29
(1.83 Fr.)		      +84.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) ₴11.87
(0.21 Fr.)		 ₴54.15
(0.96 Fr.)		      +356.4 %
Onions (1 lb) ₴9.07
(0.16 Fr.)		 ₴51.27
(0.91 Fr.)		      +465.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) ₴62.06
(1.10 Fr.)		 ₴126.45
(2.24 Fr.)		      +103.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) ₴28.09
(0.50 Fr.)		 ₴57.83
(1.02 Fr.)		      +105.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ₴250.00
(4.42 Fr.)		 ₴678.18
(12.00 Fr.)		      +171.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ₴41.45
(0.73 Fr.)		 ₴130.36
(2.31 Fr.)		      +214.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₴66.70
(1.18 Fr.)		 ₴154.48
(2.73 Fr.)		      +131.6 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ₴150.00
(2.65 Fr.)		 ₴519.94
(9.20 Fr.)		      +246.6 %
Transportation
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ₴8.00
(0.14 Fr.)		 ₴259.97
(4.60 Fr.)		      +3,149.6 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ₴500.00
(8.85 Fr.)		 ₴4,916.84
(87.00 Fr.)		      +883.4 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ₴100.00
(1.77 Fr.)		 ₴381.48
(6.75 Fr.)		      +281.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ₴32.19
(0.57 Fr.)		 ₴345.62
(6.12 Fr.)		      +973.8 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ₴190.00
(3.36 Fr.)		 ₴4,170.83
(73.80 Fr.)		      +2,095.2 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) ₴69.00
(1.22 Fr.)		 ₴105.61
(1.87 Fr.)		      +53.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ₴1,309,779.50
(23,175.63 Fr.)		 ₴1,751,976.56
(31,000.00 Fr.)		      +33.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ₴1,066,709.92
(18,874.69 Fr.)		 ₴1,851,820.39
(32,766.67 Fr.)		      +73.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ₴4,183.67
(74.03 Fr.)		 ₴13,017.93
(230.34 Fr.)		      +211.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ₴288.85
(5.11 Fr.)		 ₴1,830.53
(32.39 Fr.)		      +533.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ₴294.45
(5.21 Fr.)		 ₴2,660.26
(47.07 Fr.)		      +803.5 %
Sports And Leisure
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ₴1,486.27
(26.30 Fr.)		 ₴4,054.15
(71.74 Fr.)		      +172.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ₴865.62
(15.32 Fr.)		 ₴2,865.33
(50.70 Fr.)		      +231.0 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ₴250.00
(4.42 Fr.)		 ₴1,130.31
(20.00 Fr.)		      +352.1 %
Childcare
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ₴17,229.17
(304.86 Fr.)		 ₴162,098.20
(2,868.21 Fr.)		      +840.8 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ₴608,305.96
(10,763.55 Fr.)		 ₴1,927,739.37
(34,110.00 Fr.)		      +216.9 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ₴3,152.95
(55.79 Fr.)		 ₴6,294.40
(111.38 Fr.)		      +99.6 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ₴1,576.92
(27.90 Fr.)		 ₴2,704.04
(47.85 Fr.)		      +71.5 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ₴4,011.11
(70.97 Fr.)		 ₴7,286.45
(128.93 Fr.)		      +81.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes ₴5,200.00
(92.01 Fr.)		 ₴10,116.25
(179.00 Fr.)		      +94.5 %
Rent Per Month
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₴27,592.34
(488.23 Fr.)		 ₴132,870.62
(2,351.05 Fr.)		      +381.5 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₴16,535.71
(292.59 Fr.)		 ₴108,462.42
(1,919.17 Fr.)		      +555.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₴51,976.47
(919.69 Fr.)		 ₴285,402.63
(5,050.00 Fr.)		      +449.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₴27,800.00
(491.90 Fr.)		 ₴176,684.90
(3,126.32 Fr.)		      +535.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ₴10,752.38
(190.26 Fr.)		 ₴110,127.27
(1,948.63 Fr.)		      +924.2 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ₴4,679.97
(82.81 Fr.)		 ₴68,640.31
(1,214.54 Fr.)		      +1,366.7 %
Salaries And Financing
 Kiev (Kyiv) Edit Zurich Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ₴33,993.33
(601.49 Fr.)		 ₴386,819.09
(6,844.49 Fr.)		      +1,037.9 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 18.00 1.87      -89.6 %
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