100 dollars in October 2025: what can you really buy in a Ukrainian store.
According to inkorr.com: In October 2025, the exchange rate of the dollar in Ukraine was 4175 hryvnias for 100 American dollars. Journalists conducted research to find out what
food products can actually be boughtfor this amount. This was reported by UNIAN.
Expenses for meat, fish, and dairy products
It turned out that in the average shopping basket for 100 dollars, there are about 40 popular items. The expenses are distributed by categories. The most money was spent on meat — 1047 UAH, fish cost 154 UAH, and dairy products (milk, sour cream, cheese, butter) cost another 475 UAH. All these items account for 40% of total expenses.
Other products in the $100 basket
For side dishes, cereals were purchased: buckwheat for 47 UAH, pasta — 48 UAH, rice — 50 UAH. There were also salt, spices, and groceries. The following products were included in the basket:
- sugar – 28 UAH;
- salt – 13.99 UAH;
- ground pepper – 19 UAH;
- bay leaf – 11 UAH;
- unrefined oil – 87 UAH;
- wheat flour – 33.26 UAH;
- eggs – 92.99 UAH;
- tomatoes – 57 UAH;
- greenhouse cucumbers – 79 UAH;
- white potatoes – 14 UAH;
- onions – 8 UAH;
- beets – 7 UAH;
- carrots – 10 UAH;
- cabbage – 11 UAH;
- garlic – 24 UAH;
- tomato paste – 14.99 UAH;
- pepper Bilozirka – 49 UAH;
- bananas – 64 UAH;
- Ukrainian apples at 32 UAH;
- pears – 45 UAH;
- "Kyivsky" cake – 364 UAH;
- waffles – 99 UAH;
- green tea – 56 UAH;
- black tea – 99.99 UAH;
- ground coffee – 659 UAH;
- bread – 31 UAH.
In summary, 100 dollars is enough for a
basic set of productsfor one family, but without reserves or delicacies. The main part of the budget goes to meat, coffee, and sweets.
Analysts note that the current cost of the grocery basket equals or exceeds the average pension in Ukraine, highlighting how much living expenses of Ukrainians have risen against the backdrop of currency exchange rates and food prices.
It was previously reported that
eggs and meat have risenin price by 50%, while vegetables are experiencing slight price declines.
These data are particularly important in light of the economic conditions in Ukraine, where rising costs can affect the daily well-being of families. In the context of rising prices and currency exchange rates, monitoring changes in the food market can help consumers better plan their budget and make informed choices. The situation in the food market and prices requires attention, as it directly affects the quality of life of Ukrainians.
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