- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 225% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (386₴) | 108₴ | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (209₴) | 88₴ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (126₴) | 47₴ | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (25₴) | 24₴ | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (87₴) | 33₴ | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (111₴) | 37₴ | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (173₴) | 90₴ | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (92₴) | 21₴ | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (44₴) | 9₴ | + 383% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (93₴) | 17₴ | + 435% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (406₴) | 128₴ | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (53₴) | 22₴ | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (58₴) | 11₴ | + 449% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in United States is 284% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,038 (56,112₴) | 15,320₴ | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (43,326₴) | 9,125₴ | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (4,885₴) | 1,945₴ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (43,343₴) | 9,740₴ | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,125 (30,972₴) | 6,411₴ | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (3,375₴) | 1,349₴ | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,317₴) | 154₴ | + 755% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (9,211₴) | 14,471₴ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (3,256₴) | 2,877₴ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (300₴) | 160₴ | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (620₴) | 174₴ | + 257% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,302₴) | 2,062₴ | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,234₴) | 1,509₴ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,353₴) | 2,471₴ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (3,157₴) | 2,997₴ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 117% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,279 (613,539₴) | 638,130₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (21₴) | 30₴ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,340₴) | 376₴ | + 522% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 244% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (194₴) | 104₴ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (519₴) | 164₴ | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,060₴) | 418₴ | + 632% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (187₴) | 72₴ | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (97₴) | 55₴ | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (140₴) | 64₴ | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (95₴) | 26₴ | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (51₴) | 42₴ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (564₴) | 106₴ | + 433% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 183% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,230₴) | 327₴ | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (684₴) | 180₴ | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (4,745₴) | 985₴ | + 382% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,174₴) | 703₴ | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (318₴) | 112₴ | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (134₴) | 35₴ | + 288% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (162₴) | 38₴ | + 322% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (11,749₴) | 15,019₴ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (9₴) | 1.70₴ | + 448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,473₴) | 611₴ | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (220₴) | 35₴ | + 528% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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UAH
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 96,893 prices entered by 14,111 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 174% more expensive than in Ukraine
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