Cost of living in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 49% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 52% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 509₴ ($12) | $18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 284₴ ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89₴ ($2.14) | $5.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48₴ ($1.15) | $0.87 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78₴ ($1.88) | $5.06 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 103₴ ($2.48) | $3.62 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210₴ ($5.04) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32₴ ($0.78) | $4.50 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34₴ ($0.82) | $2.69 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35₴ ($0.84) | $2.02 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 242₴ ($5.80) | $11 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46₴ ($1.11) | $3.08 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20₴ ($0.48) | $2.78 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 63% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,751₴ ($1,026) | $2,461 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,283₴ ($703) | $1,531 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,760₴ ($114) | $175 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,378₴ ($633) | $1,300 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,639₴ ($448) | $957 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,619₴ ($63) | $157 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 235₴ ($5.65) | $72 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,739₴ ($234) | $344 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,388₴ ($129) | $149 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466₴ ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366₴ ($9) | $42 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 26% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,159₴ ($76) | $50 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,710₴ ($41) | $34 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,099₴ ($98) | $96 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,044₴ ($97) | $90 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 44% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,126,130₴ ($27,039) | $32,100 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51₴ ($1.22) | $0.93 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 996₴ ($24) | $65 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 268₴ ($6) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 40% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153₴ ($3.66) | $10 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 641₴ ($15) | $6 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 677₴ ($16) | $94 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 489₴ ($12) | $7 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 141₴ ($3.40) | $4.88 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 183₴ ($4.40) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63₴ ($1.52) | $3.48 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66₴ ($1.58) | $1.75 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 484₴ ($12) | $23 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyiv (Ukraine) is 39% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Kyiv | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,080₴ ($26) | $47 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569₴ ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,543₴ ($37) | $206 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,057₴ ($49) | $75 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315₴ ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61₴ ($1.47) | $5.53 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 88₴ ($2.12) | $4.71 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 47,339₴ ($1,137) | $451 | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44₴ ($0.03) | $0.32 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,956₴ ($47) | $39 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 85₴ ($2.04) | $9 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 326 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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