- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ukraine
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 214% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (360₴) | 106₴ | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (195₴) | 79₴ | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (120₴) | 44₴ | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (24₴) | 22₴ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (85₴) | 31₴ | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (106₴) | 38₴ | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (164₴) | 83₴ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (88₴) | 21₴ | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (44₴) | 8₴ | + 420% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (75₴) | 16₴ | + 359% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (380₴) | 125₴ | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (51₴) | 21₴ | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (56₴) | 12₴ | + 384% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in United States is 246% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,032 (52,967₴) | 16,672₴ | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,569 (40,891₴) | 10,720₴ | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (4,524₴) | 2,027₴ | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (40,945₴) | 9,888₴ | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (28,875₴) | 6,219₴ | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (3,084₴) | 1,332₴ | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,249₴) | 169₴ | + 641% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (9,075₴) | 13,160₴ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,134₴) | 3,309₴ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (291₴) | 202₴ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (590₴) | 163₴ | + 262% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,230₴) | 2,104₴ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,184₴) | 1,443₴ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,216₴) | 2,453₴ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (3,074₴) | 3,095₴ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 106% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,073 (575,449₴) | 668,549₴ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (19₴) | 28₴ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (2,273₴) | 345₴ | + 560% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 220% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (190₴) | 102₴ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (480₴) | 204₴ | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (2,875₴) | 388₴ | + 640% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (171₴) | 71₴ | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (93₴) | 57₴ | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (132₴) | 66₴ | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (88₴) | 27₴ | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (48₴) | 43₴ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (533₴) | 164₴ | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 94% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,145₴) | 369₴ | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (647₴) | 168₴ | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (4,384₴) | 891₴ | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,043₴) | 762₴ | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (297₴) | 106₴ | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (124₴) | 38₴ | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (149₴) | 39₴ | + 279% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (11,192₴) | 14,395₴ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (15₴) | 14₴ | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,374₴) | 652₴ | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (209₴) | 32₴ | + 550% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 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 95,511 prices entered by 14,973 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 144% more expensive than in Ukraine
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