Ukrainian blogger Tetiana Lysiuk, who moved to Italy and purchased a home there, conducted her own experiment to find out how much food prices differ in supermarkets between Italy and Ukraine. According to her, the cost of a grocery basket in Europe often turned out to be even lower than at home.
This is reported by Finway
Price Differences for Food: Experiment Results
In her video, Lysiuk showcased price tags for popular products in an Italian supermarket and compared them to those in Ukraine. She noted that
“Olive oil in Italy costs 255 UAH, while in Ukraine it is 900 UAH. Potatoes in Ukraine are 39 UAH, in Italy they are 35 UAH. Even sunflower oil turned out to be cheaper here: 76 UAH, while in Ukraine it is 108 UAH”
. The blogger emphasized that some products in the EU are more affordable than in Ukrainian stores.
Here are more details on how prices differ for specific items:
- Cherry tomatoes: 153 UAH per kilogram in Italy and 497 UAH in Ukraine;
- Onions: 61 UAH in Italy and 35 UAH in Ukraine;
- Bread: 48 UAH in the Italian supermarket and 39 UAH in Ukraine;
- Chicken fillet: 510 UAH in Europe, 230 UAH in Ukrainian stores.
According to Lysiuk, the cost of fuel is also similar: 1 liter of gasoline in Italy costs 85 UAH, while in Ukraine it is about 75 UAH. Diesel also has a comparable price in both countries.
Food Expenses and User Reactions
The blogger noted that on average, she spends about 700 euros a month on food for two. In the comments to her video, subscribers actively shared their impressions and experiences:
- Some believe that prices in Italian cities are higher than in Kyiv;
- Others point out that food is cheaper in Italy and its quality is much better;
- Users noted that comparisons should be made using regular prices, not promotional or wholesale offers.
Similar experiments have been conducted by other Ukrainian bloggers: Sofia Vanivska compared food prices in Poland and Ukraine, while Artur compared average salaries and the cost of a grocery basket in Australia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Denys Savenko, known for his participation in “MasterChef 15”, reviewed food prices in the Czech Republic, some of which also turned out to be cheaper than in Ukraine.