Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 158% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (353₴) | 126₴ | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (192₴) | 106₴ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (105₴) | 55₴ | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (21₴) | 27₴ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (74₴) | 31₴ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (99₴) | 40₴ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (153₴) | 96₴ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (83₴) | 20₴ | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (42₴) | 15₴ | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (78₴) | 21₴ | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (356₴) | 166₴ | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (47₴) | 24₴ | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (52₴) | 10₴ | + 413% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in United States is 183% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (54,093₴) | 21,283₴ | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (38,833₴) | 12,112₴ | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (4,409₴) | 2,071₴ | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,577 (38,806₴) | 12,431₴ | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (27,426₴) | 8,753₴ | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (2,896₴) | 1,242₴ | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,171₴) | 133₴ | + 781% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (7,396₴) | 10,145₴ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (2,932₴) | 3,138₴ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (266₴) | 323₴ | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (541₴) | 158₴ | + 244% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,176₴) | 2,042₴ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (1,064₴) | 1,173₴ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,114₴) | 2,558₴ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (2,726₴) | 3,011₴ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 87% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,777 (560,409₴) | 618,080₴ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (19₴) | 29₴ | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (1,958₴) | 399₴ | + 391% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 143% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (173₴) | 192₴ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (459₴) | 202₴ | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (2,695₴) | 333₴ | + 710% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (158₴) | 74₴ | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (85₴) | 52₴ | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (121₴) | 59₴ | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (85₴) | 31₴ | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (44₴) | 37₴ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (525₴) | 193₴ | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 114% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,106₴) | 432₴ | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (604₴) | 204₴ | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (5,115₴) | 1,414₴ | + 262% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (1,836₴) | 870₴ | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (290₴) | 134₴ | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (119₴) | 41₴ | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (141₴) | 45₴ | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $406 (9,992₴) | 12,555₴ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (4.41₴) | 1.23₴ | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,305₴) | 753₴ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (198₴) | 41₴ | + 380% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 121% more expensive than in Ukraine
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