Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 182% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (401₴) | 129₴ | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (216₴) | 112₴ | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (117₴) | 55₴ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (24₴) | 27₴ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (81₴) | 28₴ | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (109₴) | 39₴ | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (170₴) | 91₴ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (92₴) | 21₴ | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (48₴) | 16₴ | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (85₴) | 20₴ | + 319% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (392₴) | 151₴ | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (53₴) | 25₴ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (55₴) | 11₴ | + 402% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in United States is 258% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (61,630₴) | 20,362₴ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (44,119₴) | 10,621₴ | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (4,788₴) | 1,882₴ | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (43,651₴) | 9,664₴ | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (31,329₴) | 7,218₴ | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (2,915₴) | 1,320₴ | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,302₴) | 139₴ | + 836% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (8,121₴) | 9,796₴ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (3,173₴) | 2,501₴ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (289₴) | 260₴ | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (595₴) | 133₴ | + 348% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (1,321₴) | 1,513₴ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (1,228₴) | 1,176₴ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,340₴) | 2,716₴ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (3,028₴) | 2,879₴ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 110% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (629,181₴) | 599,844₴ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (20₴) | 27₴ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (2,175₴) | 406₴ | + 435% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 197% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (196₴) | 147₴ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (551₴) | 180₴ | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (2,972₴) | 306₴ | + 870% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (180₴) | 55₴ | + 229% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (98₴) | 47₴ | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (141₴) | 65₴ | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (98₴) | 33₴ | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (51₴) | 40₴ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (584₴) | 227₴ | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 132% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,221₴) | 413₴ | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (667₴) | 199₴ | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (5,988₴) | 887₴ | + 575% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (2,043₴) | 967₴ | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (326₴) | 128₴ | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (131₴) | 38₴ | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (158₴) | 39₴ | + 301% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (10,655₴) | 14,896₴ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (6₴) | 1.19₴ | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (1,415₴) | 800₴ | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (220₴) | 47₴ | + 364% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 158% more expensive than in Ukraine
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