Ukraine vs Ukraine · 248 km apart
Ukraine
single / month
Cheaper overallUkraine
single / month
| Expense | Donetsk | Kharkiv | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.13 | $4.45 | Donetsk |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.54 | $17.78 | Donetsk |
| Cappuccino | $1.24 | $1.33 | Donetsk |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.70 | $101 | Donetsk |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.16 | $16.30 | Donetsk |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.96 | $42.98 | Donetsk |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.58 | $12.45 | Donetsk |
| Fitness club membership | $11.58 | $12.45 | Donetsk |
| Cinema ticket | $3.03 | $3.26 | Donetsk |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $176 | Donetsk |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $123 | Donetsk |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $336 | $368 | Donetsk |
| Total single-person budget | $387 | $419 | Donetsk |
| Average net salary | $477 | $513 |
Donetsk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Donetsk runs about $387 versus $419 in Kharkiv — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Kharkiv leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Donetsk · Full cost of living in Kharkiv