Cost of living in Ukraine compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ukraine is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 245₴ ($7) | $19 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175₴ ($4.78) | $10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 94₴ ($2.56) | $5.79 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38₴ ($1.02) | $1.09 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79₴ ($2.15) | $4.95 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 91₴ ($2.47) | $4.69 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 216₴ ($5.88) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26₴ ($0.71) | $4.66 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17₴ ($0.45) | $2.49 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35₴ ($0.96) | $3.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 288₴ ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41₴ ($1.10) | $2.77 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ ($0.53) | $2.99 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Ukraine is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,343₴ ($635) | $2,830 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,346₴ ($472) | $2,146 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,160₴ ($113) | $220 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,237₴ ($523) | $1,881 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,228₴ ($333) | $1,439 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,314₴ ($90) | $145 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187₴ ($5.09) | $64 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,298₴ ($362) | $299 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,955₴ ($108) | $135 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 382₴ ($10) | $13 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 373₴ ($10) | $32 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ukraine is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287₴ ($35) | $54 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 956₴ ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,222₴ ($88) | $93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,918₴ ($79) | $119 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Ukraine is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,022,570₴ ($27,827) | $27,884 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52₴ ($1.41) | $1.05 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 377₴ ($10) | $79 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Ukraine is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200₴ ($5.44) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 360₴ ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474₴ ($13) | $139 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75₴ ($2.03) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80₴ ($2.17) | $4.82 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111₴ ($3.01) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51₴ ($1.40) | $4.77 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73₴ ($1.98) | $2.25 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288₴ ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ukraine is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ukraine | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 438₴ ($12) | $55 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 279₴ ($8) | $28 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,714₴ ($47) | $195 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,195₴ ($33) | $90 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193₴ ($5.25) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80₴ ($2.17) | $5.20 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50₴ ($1.35) | $6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,733₴ ($428) | $552 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.48₴ ($0.15) | $0.21 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 885₴ ($24) | $54 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77₴ ($2.09) | $10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,868 prices entered by 2,887 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ukraine is 64% cheaper than in United States
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