Cost of Living Comparison Between Ukraine and Russia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Russia is 35.6% higher than in Ukraine (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Russia is 44.6% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Rent Prices in Russia are 82.1% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Restaurant Prices in Russia are 45.9% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Groceries Prices in Russia are 29.6% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Russia is 29.9% higher than in Ukraine | |
Restaurants | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 ₴ (593.88 руб) |
404.12 ₴ (800.00 руб) |
+34.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₴ (2,375.52 руб) |
1,881.61 ₴ (3,724.84 руб) |
+56.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
240.00 ₴ (475.10 руб) |
252.58 ₴ (500.00 руб) |
+5.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 ₴ (89.08 руб) |
101.03 ₴ (200.00 руб) |
+124.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
70.00 ₴ (138.57 руб) |
126.29 ₴ (250.00 руб) |
+80.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
53.90 ₴ (106.69 руб) |
104.91 ₴ (207.69 руб) |
+94.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
26.01 ₴ (51.49 руб) |
46.47 ₴ (91.99 руб) |
+78.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
17.99 ₴ (35.62 руб) |
22.01 ₴ (43.58 руб) |
+22.4 % |
Markets | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
170.17 ₴ (336.87 руб) |
176.71 ₴ (349.81 руб) |
+3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
25.09 ₴ (49.68 руб) |
26.00 ₴ (51.46 руб) |
+3.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
25.88 ₴ (51.23 руб) |
27.24 ₴ (53.93 руб) |
+5.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
69.61 ₴ (137.81 руб) |
72.89 ₴ (144.30 руб) |
+4.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
155.34 ₴ (307.51 руб) |
200.51 ₴ (396.93 руб) |
+29.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
75.87 ₴ (150.20 руб) |
95.07 ₴ (188.19 руб) |
+25.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
124.80 ₴ (247.05 руб) |
180.58 ₴ (357.47 руб) |
+44.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
14.81 ₴ (29.32 руб) |
32.48 ₴ (64.30 руб) |
+119.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
28.80 ₴ (57.01 руб) |
33.97 ₴ (67.26 руб) |
+18.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
30.65 ₴ (60.68 руб) |
38.86 ₴ (76.92 руб) |
+26.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
39.89 ₴ (78.96 руб) |
56.13 ₴ (111.12 руб) |
+40.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
11.83 ₴ (23.41 руб) |
14.29 ₴ (28.28 руб) |
+20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
10.93 ₴ (21.65 руб) |
12.25 ₴ (24.25 руб) |
+12.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
51.40 ₴ (101.74 руб) |
54.78 ₴ (108.44 руб) |
+6.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
22.02 ₴ (43.59 руб) |
28.17 ₴ (55.76 руб) |
+27.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
200.00 ₴ (395.92 руб) |
332.90 ₴ (659.00 руб) |
+66.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
34.69 ₴ (68.66 руб) |
40.09 ₴ (79.36 руб) |
+15.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
58.30 ₴ (115.40 руб) |
79.46 ₴ (157.30 руб) |
+36.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
109.00 ₴ (215.78 руб) |
121.24 ₴ (240.00 руб) |
+11.2 % |
Transportation | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
15.00 ₴ (29.69 руб) |
20.21 ₴ (40.00 руб) |
+34.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
400.00 ₴ (791.84 руб) |
1,449.79 ₴ (2,870.00 руб) |
+262.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
80.00 ₴ (158.37 руб) |
95.98 ₴ (190.00 руб) |
+20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
24.14 ₴ (47.79 руб) |
28.45 ₴ (56.33 руб) |
+17.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
180.00 ₴ (356.33 руб) |
252.58 ₴ (500.00 руб) |
+40.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
213.65 ₴ (422.94 руб) |
113.70 ₴ (225.07 руб) |
-46.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,290,000.00 ₴ (2,553,688.59 руб) |
1,515,454.94 ₴ (3,000,000.00 руб) |
+17.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,038,789.20 ₴ (2,056,390.81 руб) |
1,444,802.60 ₴ (2,860,136.38 руб) |
+39.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,816.90 ₴ (7,555.95 руб) |
4,927.72 ₴ (9,754.93 руб) |
+29.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
217.38 ₴ (430.32 руб) |
260.28 ₴ (515.26 руб) |
+19.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
250.36 ₴ (495.62 руб) |
309.24 ₴ (612.17 руб) |
+23.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,024.61 ₴ (2,028.31 руб) |
1,599.92 ₴ (3,167.21 руб) |
+56.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
475.89 ₴ (942.07 руб) |
890.17 ₴ (1,762.19 руб) |
+87.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
180.00 ₴ (356.33 руб) |
227.32 ₴ (450.00 руб) |
+26.3 % |
Childcare | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
12,033.33 ₴ (23,821.23 руб) |
16,312.99 ₴ (32,293.25 руб) |
+35.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
221,279.00 ₴ (438,044.69 руб) |
350,853.08 ₴ (694,550.00 руб) |
+58.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,428.30 ₴ (4,807.08 руб) |
3,301.76 ₴ (6,536.18 руб) |
+36.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,483.36 ₴ (2,936.47 руб) |
1,872.32 ₴ (3,706.46 руб) |
+26.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,515.92 ₴ (6,960.13 руб) |
4,632.67 ₴ (9,170.84 руб) |
+31.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,802.26 ₴ (7,526.97 руб) |
4,663.71 ₴ (9,232.29 руб) |
+22.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
14,640.17 ₴ (28,981.73 руб) |
24,622.09 ₴ (48,741.98 руб) |
+68.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,168.95 ₴ (20,130.49 руб) |
16,765.98 ₴ (33,189.99 руб) |
+64.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
26,605.51 ₴ (52,668.37 руб) |
51,235.30 ₴ (101,425.57 руб) |
+92.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
17,166.96 ₴ (33,983.77 руб) |
32,254.61 ₴ (63,851.35 руб) |
+87.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,533.13 ₴ (10,953.41 руб) |
12,682.41 ₴ (25,106.14 руб) |
+129.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,619.16 ₴ (7,164.51 руб) |
8,235.56 ₴ (16,303.15 руб) |
+127.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
19,079.71 ₴ (37,770.26 руб) |
35,843.38 ₴ (70,955.68 руб) |
+87.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.70 | 15.84 | -10.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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