Cost of living in United States compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 177% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (420₴) | 147₴ | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (228₴) | 122₴ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (119₴) | 52₴ | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (25₴) | 26₴ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (82₴) | 29₴ | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (115₴) | 40₴ | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (179₴) | 99₴ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (92₴) | 25₴ | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (47₴) | 13₴ | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (93₴) | 21₴ | + 339% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (394₴) | 147₴ | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (55₴) | 26₴ | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (57₴) | 12₴ | + 391% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in United States is 254% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,208 (61,638₴) | 17,567₴ | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (43,123₴) | 11,967₴ | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (4,979₴) | 1,861₴ | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (42,584₴) | 11,283₴ | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (31,063₴) | 8,543₴ | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (3,086₴) | 1,347₴ | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (1,395₴) | 130₴ | + 972% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (7,558₴) | 9,198₴ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (3,556₴) | 2,906₴ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (293₴) | 231₴ | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (601₴) | 208₴ | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,312₴) | 1,335₴ | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (1,215₴) | 1,116₴ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (2,439₴) | 2,715₴ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (3,031₴) | 2,840₴ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 126% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,505 (656,196₴) | 567,349₴ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (18₴) | 26₴ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (2,084₴) | 318₴ | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 237% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (200₴) | 82₴ | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (459₴) | 153₴ | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (3,119₴) | 264₴ | + 1081% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (183₴) | 53₴ | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (96₴) | 50₴ | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (138₴) | 73₴ | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (102₴) | 29₴ | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (51₴) | 41₴ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (600₴) | 163₴ | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 187% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (1,279₴) | 386₴ | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (703₴) | 187₴ | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (5,736₴) | 596₴ | + 862% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,219₴) | 987₴ | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (344₴) | 116₴ | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (141₴) | 36₴ | + 293% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (162₴) | 39₴ | + 318% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (11,715₴) | 14,993₴ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (14₴) | 1.36₴ | + 951% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (1,383₴) | 691₴ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (231₴) | 52₴ | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,174 prices entered by 4,401 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 173% more expensive than in Ukraine
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