Cost of Living Comparison Between Moldova and Ukraine 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ukraine is 23.2% lower than in Moldova (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ukraine is 23.3% lower than in Moldova | |
| Rent Prices in Ukraine are 23.4% lower than in Moldova | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ukraine are 22.3% lower than in Moldova | |
| Groceries Prices in Ukraine are 19.9% lower than in Moldova | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ukraine is 12.3% lower than in Moldova | |
Restaurants | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
130.00 L (293.73 ₴) |
110.64 L (250.00 ₴) |
-14.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
600.00 L (1,355.69 ₴) |
442.58 L (1,000.00 ₴) |
-26.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
120.00 L (271.14 ₴) |
88.52 L (200.00 ₴) |
-26.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
25.00 L (56.49 ₴) |
17.70 L (40.00 ₴) |
-29.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
38.35 L (86.65 ₴) |
26.55 L (60.00 ₴) |
-30.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
28.23 L (63.78 ₴) |
20.96 L (47.36 ₴) |
-25.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
14.99 L (33.87 ₴) |
11.11 L (25.11 ₴) |
-25.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
9.89 L (22.34 ₴) |
7.46 L (16.85 ₴) |
-24.6 % |
Markets | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
76.63 L (173.14 ₴) |
64.79 L (146.39 ₴) |
-15.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
8.51 L (19.23 ₴) |
9.85 L (22.25 ₴) |
+15.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
12.73 L (28.77 ₴) |
11.44 L (25.85 ₴) |
-10.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
42.97 L (97.09 ₴) |
31.14 L (70.36 ₴) |
-27.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
81.18 L (183.44 ₴) |
61.87 L (139.79 ₴) |
-23.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
41.59 L (93.98 ₴) |
30.73 L (69.43 ₴) |
-26.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
64.39 L (145.49 ₴) |
47.15 L (106.54 ₴) |
-26.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.09 L (13.76 ₴) |
5.49 L (12.41 ₴) |
-9.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
14.74 L (33.32 ₴) |
11.90 L (26.90 ₴) |
-19.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.03 L (29.44 ₴) |
12.13 L (27.41 ₴) |
-6.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
15.69 L (35.45 ₴) |
15.10 L (34.12 ₴) |
-3.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
5.28 L (11.94 ₴) |
3.74 L (8.45 ₴) |
-29.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
5.47 L (12.35 ₴) |
5.83 L (13.17 ₴) |
+6.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
22.47 L (50.78 ₴) |
18.10 L (40.89 ₴) |
-19.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
12.87 L (29.08 ₴) |
8.84 L (19.97 ₴) |
-31.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
85.00 L (192.06 ₴) |
78.54 L (177.46 ₴) |
-7.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
20.36 L (46.00 ₴) |
14.23 L (32.16 ₴) |
-30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
32.41 L (73.23 ₴) |
23.25 L (52.54 ₴) |
-28.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
50.00 L (112.97 ₴) |
37.62 L (85.00 ₴) |
-24.8 % |
Transportation | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 L (13.56 ₴) |
5.75 L (13.00 ₴) |
-4.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
234.00 L (528.72 ₴) |
172.61 L (390.00 ₴) |
-26.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 L (67.78 ₴) |
29.21 L (66.00 ₴) |
-2.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 L (18.18 ₴) |
8.55 L (19.31 ₴) |
+6.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 L (135.57 ₴) |
66.39 L (150.00 ₴) |
+10.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
93.09 L (210.33 ₴) |
89.54 L (202.31 ₴) |
-3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
351,180.00 L (793,484.73 ₴) |
510,294.05 L (1,153,000.00 ₴) |
+45.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
378,094.10 L (854,296.64 ₴) |
402,016.60 L (908,349.10 ₴) |
+6.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,762.59 L (8,501.50 ₴) |
1,433.07 L (3,238.00 ₴) |
-61.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
140.71 L (317.94 ₴) |
95.44 L (215.65 ₴) |
-32.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
190.72 L (430.92 ₴) |
102.13 L (230.77 ₴) |
-46.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
680.39 L (1,537.34 ₴) |
373.50 L (843.92 ₴) |
-45.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
331.15 L (748.24 ₴) |
200.09 L (452.11 ₴) |
-39.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
120.00 L (271.14 ₴) |
66.39 L (150.00 ₴) |
-44.7 % |
Childcare | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
6,668.27 L (15,066.84 ₴) |
4,745.08 L (10,721.43 ₴) |
-28.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
76,676.57 L (173,249.29 ₴) |
78,803.54 L (178,055.15 ₴) |
+2.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
969.52 L (2,190.62 ₴) |
956.99 L (2,162.30 ₴) |
-1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
770.29 L (1,740.47 ₴) |
587.88 L (1,328.31 ₴) |
-23.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,547.41 L (3,496.34 ₴) |
1,367.16 L (3,089.06 ₴) |
-11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
2,103.29 L (4,752.36 ₴) |
1,525.77 L (3,447.45 ₴) |
-27.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
7,203.24 L (16,275.59 ₴) |
5,913.54 L (13,361.53 ₴) |
-17.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
5,409.41 L (12,222.46 ₴) |
4,007.78 L (9,055.51 ₴) |
-25.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
13,254.20 L (29,947.61 ₴) |
10,606.76 L (23,965.79 ₴) |
-20.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
9,894.85 L (22,357.24 ₴) |
6,857.96 L (15,495.44 ₴) |
-30.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,512.93 L (5,677.92 ₴) |
2,326.91 L (5,257.61 ₴) |
-7.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,718.45 L (3,882.82 ₴) |
1,492.54 L (3,372.37 ₴) |
-13.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moldova Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
10,121.45 L (22,869.23 ₴) |
6,810.53 L (15,388.27 ₴) |
-32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.39 | 17.93 | +44.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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