Cost of living in Westminster is 128% higher than in Kyiv (without rent).
Rent in Westminster is 317% more expensive than in Kyiv.
Cost of living including rent in Westminster is 228% higher than in Kyiv.
Food in Westminster is 154% more expensive than in Kyiv.
Transport in Westminster is 20% more expensive than in Kyiv.
| Westminster | Kyiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Westminster | Kyiv | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.2 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.2 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.73 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.84 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.42 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.74 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.93 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.7 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.54 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.56 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 98.6 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 4.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 143 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.3 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.76 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.19 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.5 $ | 1.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 59.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 92.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.6 $ | 5.57 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,518 $ | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,535 $ | 569 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,783 $ | 518 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,983 $ | 997 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,238 $ | 2,412 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,466 $ | 1,325 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,037 $ | 529 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 18.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Haircut | 25 $ | 7.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.2 $ | 89.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.3 $ | 65.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,284 $ | 365 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,667 $ | 7,166 $ |