- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 234% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 234% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (393₴) | 109₴ | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (212₴) | 86₴ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (128₴) | 47₴ | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (25₴) | 23₴ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (90₴) | 33₴ | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (112₴) | 38₴ | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (176₴) | 86₴ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (94₴) | 21₴ | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (45₴) | 9₴ | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (89₴) | 17₴ | + 433% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (412₴) | 124₴ | + 231% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (54₴) | 22₴ | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (60₴) | 11₴ | + 438% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in United States is 294% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (56,887₴) | 16,008₴ | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (43,684₴) | 9,152₴ | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (4,958₴) | 1,914₴ | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (43,935₴) | 9,337₴ | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (31,385₴) | 5,967₴ | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (3,426₴) | 1,168₴ | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,342₴) | 151₴ | + 787% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (9,409₴) | 16,779₴ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,375₴) | 2,899₴ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (306₴) | 169₴ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (637₴) | 174₴ | + 267% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,331₴) | 2,016₴ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,256₴) | 1,557₴ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,389₴) | 2,460₴ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (3,198₴) | 2,898₴ | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 121% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,132 (620,390₴) | 650,868₴ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (21₴) | 29₴ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,384₴) | 362₴ | + 559% | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 243% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (200₴) | 127₴ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (533₴) | 202₴ | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (3,161₴) | 419₴ | + 655% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (191₴) | 71₴ | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (98₴) | 53₴ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (142₴) | 63₴ | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (96₴) | 24₴ | + 305% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (52₴) | 44₴ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (579₴) | 114₴ | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 189% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,239₴) | 347₴ | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (693₴) | 177₴ | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (4,716₴) | 919₴ | + 413% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,202₴) | 676₴ | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (321₴) | 111₴ | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (136₴) | 34₴ | + 296% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (163₴) | 40₴ | + 312% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (12,030₴) | 14,982₴ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (9₴) | 1.77₴ | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,488₴) | 584₴ | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (221₴) | 34₴ | + 554% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
28.032
UAH
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,915 prices entered by 14,591 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 180% more expensive than in Ukraine
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