Cost of living in Gomel is 5% higher than in Kharkiv (without rent).
Rent in Gomel is 23% cheaper than in Kharkiv.
Cost of living including rent in Gomel is 7% lower than in Kharkiv.
Food in Gomel is 18% more expensive than in Kharkiv.
Transport in Gomel is 35% cheaper than in Kharkiv.
| Gomel | Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gomel | Kharkiv | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.12 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.9 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.7 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.69 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.28 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.26 $ | 7.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.7 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.56 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.77 $ | 1.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.5 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.49 $ | 3.44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 9.07 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.18 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.61 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.85 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.37 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.7 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.8 $ | 82.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.7 $ | 4.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 217 $ | 265 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 158 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 464 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 913 $ | 1,198 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 666 $ | 685 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 331 $ | 361 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.5 % | 17.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.6 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.09 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Haircut | 2.18 $ | 3.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.2 $ | 84.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.6 $ | 59.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 284 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,877 $ | 2,513 $ |