- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 224% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (394₴) | 114₴ | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (213₴) | 90₴ | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (127₴) | 48₴ | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (25₴) | 25₴ | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (89₴) | 33₴ | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (111₴) | 37₴ | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (175₴) | 90₴ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (93₴) | 20₴ | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (45₴) | 10₴ | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (102₴) | 18₴ | + 458% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (416₴) | 132₴ | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (54₴) | 23₴ | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (60₴) | 11₴ | + 419% | |
| Housing | + 277% | |||
| Housing in United States is 277% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (57,205₴) | 15,774₴ | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (44,057₴) | 9,745₴ | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (4,945₴) | 2,000₴ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (44,344₴) | 10,102₴ | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (31,559₴) | 6,789₴ | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (3,318₴) | 1,277₴ | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,344₴) | 159₴ | + 746% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (9,165₴) | 14,490₴ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,357₴) | 2,633₴ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (302₴) | 177₴ | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (635₴) | 186₴ | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,325₴) | 1,999₴ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,254₴) | 1,438₴ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,389₴) | 2,492₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (3,207₴) | 2,993₴ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 122% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,354 (624,923₴) | 608,190₴ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (22₴) | 30₴ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,373₴) | 402₴ | + 490% | |
| Personal Care | + 210% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 210% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (198₴) | 110₴ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (515₴) | 243₴ | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,089₴) | 413₴ | + 647% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (190₴) | 71₴ | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (97₴) | 54₴ | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (143₴) | 63₴ | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (97₴) | 27₴ | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (52₴) | 41₴ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (573₴) | 115₴ | + 400% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 180% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,259₴) | 327₴ | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (695₴) | 185₴ | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (4,854₴) | 925₴ | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,206₴) | 776₴ | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (324₴) | 123₴ | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (137₴) | 36₴ | + 281% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (166₴) | 39₴ | + 330% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (11,795₴) | 15,212₴ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (10₴) | 1.82₴ | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,482₴) | 667₴ | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (220₴) | 36₴ | + 508% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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UAH
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,456 prices entered by 13,144 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 174% more expensive than in Ukraine
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