Cost of living comparison

Ukraine

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China

Shenzhen vs. Uzhhorod Cost of Living Summary

Shenzhen is 35.3% more expensive than Uzhhorod.

Restaurants: pay 23.9% less in Shenzhen
Groceries: pay 42.5% more in Shenzhen
Transportation: pay 22.5% less in Shenzhen
Housing: pay 51.1% more in Shenzhen
Childcare: pay 6.0 times more in Shenzhen
Entertainment and Sports: pay 75.2% more in Shenzhen
Clothing: pay 29.7% more in Shenzhen

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and clothing in Shenzhen are more expensive than in Uzhhorod. Expenses including restaurants and transportation are lower in Shenzhen. Notably, childcare and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Shenzhen.

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Shenzhen vs. Uzhhorod Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Shenzhen instead of Uzhhorod, you would:

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pay 23.9% less for restaurants

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.69 UAH300.33	$3.73 CN¥24.95	-44.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.01 UAH225.25	$5.22 CN¥34.93	+4.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.56 UAH25.36	$0.56 CN¥3.72	-1.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.42 UAH19.02	$0.34 CN¥2.27	-20.0%
Average			-23.9%

Uzhhorod vs. Shenzhen - Cost of restaurants

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pay 42.5% more for groceries

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Bread 1 loaf	$0.81 UAH36.29	$1.60 CN¥10.72	+98.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.50 UAH202.17	$10.53 CN¥70.43	+133.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.90 UAH175.27	$5.97 CN¥39.92	+52.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.64 UAH73.58	$1.72 CN¥11.52	+5.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.02 UAH90.59	$1.53 CN¥10.22	-24.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.42 UAH19.07	$1.03 CN¥6.90	+142.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.69 UAH30.88	$0.72 CN¥4.82	+4.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.78 UAH34.96	$0.87 CN¥5.79	+11.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.81 UAH36.33	$0.66 CN¥4.39	-18.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.29 UAH12.83	$0.48 CN¥3.21	+68.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.25 UAH11.40	$0.57 CN¥3.85	+126.5%
Average			+42.5%

Uzhhorod vs. Shenzhen - Cost of groceries

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pay 22.5% less for transportation

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.96 UAH267.92	$5.01 CN¥33.51	-16.0%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$22.37 CN¥149.69
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,407.28 UAH1M	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	-34.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.90 UAH220.24	$4.65 CN¥31.14	-5.1%
Average			-22.5%

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pay 51.1% more for housing

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$6.69 UAH300.33	$16.39 CN¥109.66	+145.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$450.73 UAH20,247.10	$759.98 CN¥5,084.90	+68.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$287.49 UAH12,914.09	$476.09 CN¥3,185.43	+65.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.08 UAH2,923.41	$48.84 CN¥326.76	-25.0%
Average			+51.1%

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pay 6.0 times more for childcare

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$111.43 UAH5,005.46	$528.93 CN¥3,539.00	+374.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,209.14 UAH144K	$24,029.94 CN¥161K	+648.8%
Average			+496.2%

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pay 75.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.34 UAH60.07	$1.49 CN¥9.98	+11.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.02 UAH45.72	$3.31 CN¥22.16	+225.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.73 UAH122.63	$4.47 CN¥29.94	+63.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.09 UAH1,351.47	$49.66 CN¥332.26	+65.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.46 UAH200.22	$7.45 CN¥49.85	+67.2%
Average			+75.2%

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pay 29.7% more for clothing

	Uzhhorod	Shenzhen
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$59.43 UAH2,669.58	$54.66 CN¥365.75	-8.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$43.35 UAH1,947.26	$39.75 CN¥265.95	-8.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$44.57 UAH2,002.18	$72.46 CN¥484.85	+62.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$44.57 UAH2,002.18	$91.98 CN¥615.39	+106.4%
Average			+29.7%

Uzhhorod vs. Shenzhen - Cost of clothing

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