Let’s Go Shopping in Ukraine!

Price Comparisons

November 2005

Exchange Rate: 5 - $1

1 kilo = 2.2 lbs

1 ltr = 1.1 qt

We compiled a non-scientific list of some of our expenses here in Ukraine.  The US prices are based on our friends & family in various states.  Contact us if you have inputs or questions.

  ITEM

CRIMEA (Kerch)

Hrv per Kilo or Ltr

USA

$ per Lbs or Qt

Bread

1.65 hrv = 32 cents

 

Carrots

3.

 

Potatoes

2.50

 

Cabbage

1.20

 

Bananas

3.5 hrv = 70 cents

 

Chocolate Bar, Dark (100g)

2.75

 

Tea Bags, Black (25 bgs)

2.75

 

Coffee, Brick (250g)

6.28

 

Milk (.5 %)

3.50

 

Wine (.75 ltr)

12.

 

Taxi Fare

 

 

Marshutka

1 hrv = 20 cents

 

Bus

.75 = 15 cents

 

Trolley

.6 = 12 cents

 

Gasoline (ltr)

3.92

 

Broom

19.5

 

Shoes

 

 

Muesli (kilo)

10

 

Raisins

8 hrv= $1.60

 

Apples

3

 

Tomatoes

2.5

 

Peppers (all colors)

1.5

 

Chicken, Breasts

29 hrv

 

Internet Cafe

7 hrv plus 50 kopeks meg

 

Cell Phone (minute)

1 hrv

 

SMS

50 kopek

 

Beer, domestic  (ltr)

4

 

Beer, imports

8

 

Computer (ACER Travelmate 2304LCi)

= $801  (Russian system)

701

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL: