Cost of living
Donetsk (Ukraine) compared to Kyiv
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Overview comparison
Donetsk (Ukraine)Kyiv
Consumer prices in Kyiv are roughly 50% higher than in Donetsk (Ukraine).
Cost of living
| Item | Donetsk (Ukraine) | Kyiv |
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| Total with rent one person | 478 | 874 |
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| Total with rent family | 995 | 1,965 |
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| Without rent one person | 253 | 345 |
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| Without rent one family | 798 | 965 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 268.69 | 453.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 382.97 | 669.14 |
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| Food person | 193 | 200 |
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| Food family | 659 | 665 |
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| Transport person | 23.76 | 61.47 |
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| Transport family | 54.04 | 194.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 89.1 years | 70.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Donetsk (Ukraine) | Kyiv |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.55 | 7.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.93 | 38.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.24 | 4.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 | 1.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.34 | 1.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Donetsk (Ukraine) | Kyiv |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 288.61 | 514.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 219.36 | 337.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 402.39 | 1,095.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 247.93 | 628.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.08 | 65.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.51 | 101.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.87 | 4.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Donetsk (Ukraine) | Kyiv |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.25 | 17.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,146 | 2,309 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 712 | 1,157 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.06% | 8.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.85 | 3.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.65 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Donetsk (Ukraine) | Kyiv |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 0.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.03 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.35 | 8.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.62 | 4.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.06 | 5.75 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Donetsk (Ukraine) | Kyiv |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.52 | 19.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.98 | 5.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.25 | 18.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.14 | 6.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.45 | 62.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.16 | 92.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 256.03 | 422.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,287 | 6,124 |
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