- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 218% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (365₴) | 107₴ | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (197₴) | 83₴ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (121₴) | 46₴ | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (24₴) | 22₴ | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (85₴) | 32₴ | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (105₴) | 36₴ | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (165₴) | 86₴ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (89₴) | 20₴ | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (43₴) | 9₴ | + 395% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (80₴) | 16₴ | + 384% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (387₴) | 126₴ | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (51₴) | 22₴ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (57₴) | 10₴ | + 443% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in United States is 255% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,024 (53,105₴) | 16,376₴ | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (40,947₴) | 9,626₴ | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (4,602₴) | 1,961₴ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (41,141₴) | 9,974₴ | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (29,040₴) | 6,291₴ | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (3,159₴) | 1,168₴ | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,260₴) | 161₴ | + 682% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (8,872₴) | 13,757₴ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (3,177₴) | 2,908₴ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (290₴) | 223₴ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (596₴) | 176₴ | + 239% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,244₴) | 2,172₴ | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (1,153₴) | 1,433₴ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,238₴) | 2,435₴ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (3,045₴) | 3,099₴ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 109% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,094 (579,678₴) | 648,883₴ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (19₴) | 28₴ | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (2,246₴) | 342₴ | + 557% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 226% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (187₴) | 97₴ | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (467₴) | 186₴ | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (2,893₴) | 384₴ | + 654% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (176₴) | 67₴ | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (93₴) | 54₴ | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (133₴) | 66₴ | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (90₴) | 27₴ | + 237% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (49₴) | 43₴ | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (539₴) | 120₴ | + 348% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 172% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,161₴) | 358₴ | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (652₴) | 176₴ | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (4,404₴) | 804₴ | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,071₴) | 685₴ | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (302₴) | 110₴ | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (126₴) | 37₴ | + 243% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (150₴) | 40₴ | + 280% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (11,263₴) | 14,178₴ | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (7₴) | 1.48₴ | + 386% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,396₴) | 646₴ | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (209₴) | 33₴ | + 532% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
26.238
UAH
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 98,030 prices entered by 15,032 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 162% more expensive than in Ukraine
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