Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
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Food | + 161% | |||
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Food in United States is 161% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (763₴) | 316₴ | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (421₴) | 202₴ | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (222₴) | 87₴ | + 154% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (41₴) | 42₴ | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (177₴) | 71₴ | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (177₴) | 87₴ | + 103% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (282₴) | 199₴ | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (172₴) | 26₴ | + 549% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (86₴) | 20₴ | + 333% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (116₴) | 33₴ | + 250% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (615₴) | 264₴ | + 133% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (114₴) | 46₴ | + 149% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (109₴) | 18₴ | + 490% | |
Housing | + 272% | |||
Housing in United States is 272% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (116,984₴) | 29,808₴ | + 292% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (90,114₴) | 17,510₴ | + 415% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (8,639₴) | 3,958₴ | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (79,726₴) | 17,181₴ | + 364% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (60,758₴) | 12,579₴ | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (5,762₴) | 3,706₴ | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (2,493₴) | 258₴ | + 868% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (11,365₴) | 11,029₴ | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (5,686₴) | 3,729₴ | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (553₴) | 389₴ | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (1,157₴) | 583₴ | + 98% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in United States is about the same as in Ukraine | ||||
United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (2,222₴) | 3,548₴ | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (2,040₴) | 1,448₴ | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (3,774₴) | 4,343₴ | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (5,090₴) | 4,566₴ | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in United States is 86% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (1,103,380₴) | 1,054,060₴ | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (38₴) | 52₴ | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,881₴) | 823₴ | + 250% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 127% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (371₴) | 147₴ | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (822₴) | 547₴ | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (5,525₴) | 669₴ | + 726% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (361₴) | 488₴ | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (192₴) | 138₴ | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (257₴) | 172₴ | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (192₴) | 73₴ | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (91₴) | 71₴ | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (1,145₴) | 326₴ | + 251% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 102% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
United States | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (2,224₴) | 1,081₴ | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,152₴) | 312₴ | + 269% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (7,933₴) | 1,503₴ | + 428% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (3,845₴) | 1,507₴ | + 155% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (566₴) | 321₴ | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (216₴) | 50₴ | + 332% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (282₴) | 83₴ | + 241% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (19,954₴) | 43,070₴ | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (14₴) | 3.50₴ | + 309% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (2,588₴) | 1,128₴ | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (397₴) | 91₴ | + 337% | |
TOTAL | + 145% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,944 prices entered by 2,422 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 145% more expensive than in Ukraine
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