Cost of living in Ukraine compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 295₴ ($7) | $21 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 270₴ ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88₴ ($2.11) | $5.82 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46₴ ($1.11) | $1.09 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ ($1.88) | $5.52 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111₴ ($2.67) | $4.83 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 184₴ ($4.44) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38₴ ($0.92) | $4.23 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42₴ ($1.01) | $2.28 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42₴ ($1.00) | $3.63 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275₴ ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 54₴ ($1.31) | $2.95 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19₴ ($0.45) | $3.01 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,635₴ ($812) | $3,081 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,551₴ ($593) | $2,368 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,326₴ ($104) | $231 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,785₴ ($502) | $2,197 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,465₴ ($373) | $1,611 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,380₴ ($57) | $168 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 241₴ ($5.82) | $61 | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,771₴ ($357) | $254 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,871₴ ($142) | $156 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 448₴ ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,002₴ ($24) | $34 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,039₴ ($73) | $58 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,549₴ ($37) | $51 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,983₴ ($120) | $107 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,054₴ ($98) | $140 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,174,960₴ ($28,363) | $30,844 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58₴ ($1.39) | $0.94 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 709₴ ($17) | $84 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 247₴ ($5.96) | $9 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 472₴ ($11) | $25 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 905₴ ($22) | $169 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 155₴ ($3.73) | $10 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 156₴ ($3.77) | $5.33 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133₴ ($3.21) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 103₴ ($2.48) | $5.01 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86₴ ($2.07) | $2.37 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290₴ ($7) | $31 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,614₴ ($39) | $61 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 627₴ ($15) | $31 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,283₴ ($31) | $232 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,134₴ ($52) | $106 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 283₴ ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73₴ ($1.77) | $6 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76₴ ($1.84) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 34,284₴ ($828) | $456 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.94₴ ($0.07) | $0.96 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,646₴ ($40) | $71 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108₴ ($2.61) | $11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in United States
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