Cost of Living Comparison Between Ukraine and Russia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Russia are 8.4% higher than in Ukraine (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Russia are 11.5% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Rent Prices in Russia are 22.8% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Restaurant Prices in Russia are 23.9% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Groceries Prices in Russia are 2.6% higher than in Ukraine | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Russia is 29.1% higher than in Ukraine | |
Restaurants | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ₴ (582.55 руб) |
300.40 ₴ (700.00 руб) |
+20.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
993.50 ₴ (2,315.06 руб) |
1,287.44 ₴ (3,000.00 руб) |
+29.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
200.00 ₴ (466.04 руб) |
171.66 ₴ (400.00 руб) |
-14.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
40.00 ₴ (93.21 руб) |
72.29 ₴ (168.45 руб) |
+80.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
60.00 ₴ (139.81 руб) |
85.83 ₴ (200.00 руб) |
+43.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
47.13 ₴ (109.83 руб) |
75.35 ₴ (175.59 руб) |
+59.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
25.05 ₴ (58.36 руб) |
32.94 ₴ (76.76 руб) |
+31.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
16.97 ₴ (39.54 руб) |
16.45 ₴ (38.33 руб) |
-3.1 % |
Markets | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
145.85 ₴ (339.86 руб) |
127.11 ₴ (296.18 руб) |
-12.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
22.14 ₴ (51.59 руб) |
18.34 ₴ (42.73 руб) |
-17.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
25.94 ₴ (60.45 руб) |
20.13 ₴ (46.91 руб) |
-22.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
70.95 ₴ (165.33 руб) |
51.04 ₴ (118.93 руб) |
-28.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
139.60 ₴ (325.30 руб) |
144.95 ₴ (337.77 руб) |
+3.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
69.32 ₴ (161.52 руб) |
69.34 ₴ (161.57 руб) |
+0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
106.49 ₴ (248.14 руб) |
127.47 ₴ (297.02 руб) |
+19.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
12.41 ₴ (28.91 руб) |
21.68 ₴ (50.52 руб) |
+74.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
26.94 ₴ (62.78 руб) |
21.96 ₴ (51.17 руб) |
-18.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
27.48 ₴ (64.04 руб) |
27.72 ₴ (64.59 руб) |
+0.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
34.05 ₴ (79.34 руб) |
37.16 ₴ (86.60 руб) |
+9.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
8.27 ₴ (19.27 руб) |
8.31 ₴ (19.37 руб) |
+0.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
13.10 ₴ (30.52 руб) |
8.19 ₴ (19.08 руб) |
-37.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
40.51 ₴ (94.40 руб) |
38.53 ₴ (89.79 руб) |
-4.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
19.99 ₴ (46.57 руб) |
20.61 ₴ (48.03 руб) |
+3.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
170.00 ₴ (396.14 руб) |
214.57 ₴ (500.00 руб) |
+26.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
32.28 ₴ (75.21 руб) |
30.59 ₴ (71.28 руб) |
-5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
52.26 ₴ (121.78 руб) |
58.73 ₴ (136.85 руб) |
+12.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
85.00 ₴ (198.07 руб) |
85.83 ₴ (200.00 руб) |
+1.0 % |
Transportation | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
13.00 ₴ (30.29 руб) |
15.45 ₴ (36.00 руб) |
+18.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
390.00 ₴ (908.78 руб) |
1,072.87 ₴ (2,500.00 руб) |
+175.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
65.00 ₴ (151.46 руб) |
64.37 ₴ (150.00 руб) |
-1.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
19.31 ₴ (45.00 руб) |
20.72 ₴ (48.28 руб) |
+7.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₴ (349.53 руб) |
214.57 ₴ (500.00 руб) |
+43.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
201.39 ₴ (469.28 руб) |
86.82 ₴ (202.30 руб) |
-56.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,153,000.00 ₴ (2,686,728.92 руб) |
1,154,403.77 ₴ (2,690,000.00 руб) |
+0.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
904,516.08 ₴ (2,107,709.90 руб) |
1,117,455.85 ₴ (2,603,903.68 руб) |
+23.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,229.85 ₴ (7,526.23 руб) |
3,580.49 ₴ (8,343.28 руб) |
+10.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
215.79 ₴ (502.83 руб) |
198.43 ₴ (462.39 руб) |
-8.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
227.68 ₴ (530.55 руб) |
239.72 ₴ (558.59 руб) |
+5.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
853.58 ₴ (1,989.03 руб) |
1,055.22 ₴ (2,458.89 руб) |
+23.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
458.51 ₴ (1,068.42 руб) |
700.24 ₴ (1,631.70 руб) |
+52.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
150.00 ₴ (349.53 руб) |
171.66 ₴ (400.00 руб) |
+14.4 % |
Childcare | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
10,634.55 ₴ (24,780.69 руб) |
9,982.11 ₴ (23,260.40 руб) |
-6.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
177,944.92 ₴ (414,648.53 руб) |
245,765.15 ₴ (572,683.73 руб) |
+38.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,131.14 ₴ (4,966.00 руб) |
2,454.73 ₴ (5,720.04 руб) |
+15.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,319.83 ₴ (3,075.48 руб) |
1,455.22 ₴ (3,390.96 руб) |
+10.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,089.95 ₴ (7,200.23 руб) |
3,232.04 ₴ (7,531.31 руб) |
+4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,461.91 ₴ (8,066.97 руб) |
3,270.78 ₴ (7,621.58 руб) |
-5.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
13,325.70 ₴ (31,051.64 руб) |
16,516.94 ₴ (38,487.90 руб) |
+23.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,066.59 ₴ (21,127.04 руб) |
10,986.52 ₴ (25,600.86 руб) |
+21.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
24,355.25 ₴ (56,752.77 руб) |
29,628.28 ₴ (69,040.04 руб) |
+21.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
15,547.91 ₴ (36,229.84 руб) |
19,344.59 ₴ (45,076.90 руб) |
+24.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,262.39 ₴ (12,262.46 руб) |
8,223.39 ₴ (19,162.19 руб) |
+56.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,339.28 ₴ (7,781.22 руб) |
5,303.76 ₴ (12,358.85 руб) |
+58.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ukraine Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
15,370.14 ₴ (35,815.61 руб) |
22,117.54 ₴ (51,538.45 руб) |
+43.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.74 | 11.68 | -30.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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