Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 178% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (420₴) | 148₴ | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (228₴) | 119₴ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (118₴) | 53₴ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (25₴) | 26₴ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (83₴) | 28₴ | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (115₴) | 39₴ | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (177₴) | 94₴ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (92₴) | 24₴ | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (47₴) | 14₴ | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (89₴) | 21₴ | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (394₴) | 154₴ | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (55₴) | 26₴ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (57₴) | 11₴ | + 413% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in United States is 247% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (61,680₴) | 18,773₴ | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,535 (43,095₴) | 11,974₴ | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (4,991₴) | 1,953₴ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,528 (42,916₴) | 11,479₴ | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (31,312₴) | 8,064₴ | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (3,035₴) | 1,344₴ | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (1,363₴) | 132₴ | + 934% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (7,622₴) | 9,884₴ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (3,562₴) | 2,567₴ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (298₴) | 237₴ | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (598₴) | 178₴ | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,327₴) | 1,404₴ | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (1,202₴) | 1,106₴ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,428₴) | 2,707₴ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (3,032₴) | 2,841₴ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 128% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,466 (658,943₴) | 567,349₴ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (18₴) | 26₴ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (2,113₴) | 328₴ | + 544% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 233% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (202₴) | 82₴ | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (441₴) | 153₴ | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,113₴) | 259₴ | + 1102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (188₴) | 53₴ | + 253% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (95₴) | 50₴ | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (137₴) | 71₴ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (102₴) | 30₴ | + 243% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (51₴) | 41₴ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (597₴) | 182₴ | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 182% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,264₴) | 386₴ | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (704₴) | 187₴ | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (5,950₴) | 596₴ | + 898% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,186₴) | 987₴ | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (339₴) | 132₴ | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (139₴) | 37₴ | + 273% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (161₴) | 39₴ | + 317% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (11,460₴) | 14,993₴ | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (13₴) | 1.36₴ | + 827% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (1,386₴) | 615₴ | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (233₴) | 51₴ | + 357% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 172% more expensive than in Ukraine
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