Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 209% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (702₴) | 213₴ | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (370₴) | 156₴ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (217₴) | 74₴ | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (40₴) | 37₴ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.62 (172₴) | 62₴ | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (172₴) | 74₴ | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (262₴) | 152₴ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (158₴) | 23₴ | + 594% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (82₴) | 14₴ | + 482% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 (130₴) | 29₴ | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (601₴) | 274₴ | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (95₴) | 36₴ | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (106₴) | 16₴ | + 545% | |
| Housing | + 338% | |||
| Housing in United States is 338% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,833 (105,605₴) | 21,785₴ | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,104 (78,427₴) | 16,055₴ | + 388% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (8,013₴) | 3,150₴ | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,021 (75,336₴) | 18,032₴ | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (54,517₴) | 10,673₴ | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (5,504₴) | 1,944₴ | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (2,209₴) | 238₴ | + 827% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (10,904₴) | 13,221₴ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (4,600₴) | 3,302₴ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (496₴) | 267₴ | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (1,191₴) | 283₴ | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 39% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (1,960₴) | 1,502₴ | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (1,761₴) | 1,059₴ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (3,502₴) | 3,748₴ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (4,543₴) | 3,821₴ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 142% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,034 (1,007,759₴) | 844,745₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (42₴) | 47₴ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (2,930₴) | 422₴ | + 594% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 211% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (289₴) | 152₴ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (856₴) | 444₴ | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (5,080₴) | 448₴ | + 1034% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (307₴) | 89₴ | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.61 (172₴) | 85₴ | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (216₴) | 90₴ | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.67 (174₴) | 42₴ | + 319% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (80₴) | 67₴ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (1,011₴) | 132₴ | + 667% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 176% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (1,964₴) | 480₴ | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (1,042₴) | 282₴ | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (7,222₴) | 1,341₴ | + 439% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (3,430₴) | 1,105₴ | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (493₴) | 165₴ | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.55 (207₴) | 60₴ | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (243₴) | 46₴ | + 431% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (19,548₴) | 16,331₴ | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (7₴) | 3.66₴ | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (2,135₴) | 713₴ | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (367₴) | 69₴ | + 430% | |
| TOTAL | + 207% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,651 prices entered by 2,901 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 207% more expensive than in Ukraine
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