Cost of Living Comparison Between Ukraine and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 177.3% higher than in Ukraine (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 242.9% higher than in Ukraine
Rent Prices in United States are 471.5% higher than in Ukraine
Restaurant Prices in United States are 244.9% higher than in Ukraine
Groceries Prices in United States are 209.0% higher than in Ukraine
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 219.6% higher than in Ukraine

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Restaurants	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	200.00 ₴ (5.42 $)	664.61 ₴ (18.00 $)	+232.3 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	750.00 ₴ (20.31 $)	2,584.60 ₴ (70.00 $)	+244.6 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	150.00 ₴ (4.06 $)	369.04 ₴ (10.00 $)	+146.0 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	35.00 ₴ (0.95 $)	184.61 ₴ (5.00 $)	+427.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	50.00 ₴ (1.35 $)	240.00 ₴ (6.50 $)	+380.0 %
Cappuccino (regular)	40.85 ₴ (1.11 $)	172.89 ₴ (4.68 $)	+323.2 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	20.99 ₴ (0.57 $)	85.07 ₴ (2.30 $)	+305.4 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	15.40 ₴ (0.42 $)	67.31 ₴ (1.82 $)	+337.1 %
Markets	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	124.11 ₴ (3.36 $)	143.13 ₴ (3.88 $)	+15.3 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	19.48 ₴ (0.53 $)	109.60 ₴ (2.97 $)	+462.7 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	22.18 ₴ (0.60 $)	69.70 ₴ (1.89 $)	+214.2 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	58.28 ₴ (1.58 $)	152.11 ₴ (4.12 $)	+161.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	113.60 ₴ (3.08 $)	196.53 ₴ (5.32 $)	+73.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	60.47 ₴ (1.64 $)	199.79 ₴ (5.41 $)	+230.4 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	93.53 ₴ (2.53 $)	251.70 ₴ (6.82 $)	+169.1 %
Apples (1 lb)	8.74 ₴ (0.24 $)	81.06 ₴ (2.20 $)	+827.7 %
Banana (1 lb)	18.89 ₴ (0.51 $)	26.97 ₴ (0.73 $)	+42.8 %
Oranges (1 lb)	20.47 ₴ (0.55 $)	69.33 ₴ (1.88 $)	+238.7 %
Tomato (1 lb)	29.15 ₴ (0.79 $)	75.89 ₴ (2.06 $)	+160.3 %
Potato (1 lb)	6.45 ₴ (0.17 $)	45.85 ₴ (1.24 $)	+611.4 %
Onion (1 lb)	9.61 ₴ (0.26 $)	46.05 ₴ (1.25 $)	+379.1 %
Lettuce (1 head)	32.11 ₴ (0.87 $)	77.86 ₴ (2.11 $)	+142.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	17.34 ₴ (0.47 $)	71.41 ₴ (1.93 $)	+311.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	150.00 ₴ (4.06 $)	480.00 ₴ (13.00 $)	+220.0 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	28.69 ₴ (0.78 $)	99.41 ₴ (2.69 $)	+246.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	41.55 ₴ (1.13 $)	123.83 ₴ (3.35 $)	+198.1 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	72.00 ₴ (1.95 $)	332.31 ₴ (9.00 $)	+361.5 %
Transportation	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	10.00 ₴ (0.27 $)	92.31 ₴ (2.50 $)	+823.1 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	327.50 ₴ (8.87 $)	2,584.60 ₴ (70.00 $)	+689.2 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	50.00 ₴ (1.35 $)	129.23 ₴ (3.50 $)	+158.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	16.09 ₴ (0.44 $)	99.69 ₴ (2.70 $)	+519.5 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	120.00 ₴ (3.25 $)	1,107.68 ₴ (30.00 $)	+823.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	160.53 ₴ (4.35 $)	139.56 ₴ (3.78 $)	-13.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	744,227.99 ₴ (20,156.33 $)	923,069.97 ₴ (25,000.00 $)	+24.0 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	662,961.67 ₴ (17,955.35 $)	861,621.46 ₴ (23,335.76 $)	+30.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	3,055.58 ₴ (82.76 $)	6,755.90 ₴ (182.97 $)	+121.1 %
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	1.14 ₴ (0.03 $)	6.22 ₴ (0.17 $)	+444.0 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	173.95 ₴ (4.71 $)	2,569.39 ₴ (69.59 $)	+1,377.1 %
Sports And Leisure	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	696.66 ₴ (18.87 $)	1,547.62 ₴ (41.92 $)	+122.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	347.60 ₴ (9.41 $)	676.62 ₴ (18.33 $)	+94.7 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	130.00 ₴ (3.52 $)	443.07 ₴ (12.00 $)	+240.8 %
Childcare	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	7,954.15 ₴ (215.43 $)	43,258.45 ₴ (1,171.59 $)	+443.8 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	152,405.23 ₴ (4,127.67 $)	611,097.26 ₴ (16,550.68 $)	+301.0 %
Clothing And Shoes	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	1,686.97 ₴ (45.69 $)	1,715.55 ₴ (46.46 $)	+1.7 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	1,149.50 ₴ (31.13 $)	1,352.81 ₴ (36.64 $)	+17.7 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	2,492.01 ₴ (67.49 $)	2,961.38 ₴ (80.20 $)	+18.8 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	2,848.15 ₴ (77.14 $)	4,053.53 ₴ (109.78 $)	+42.3 %
Rent Per Month	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	11,666.00 ₴ (315.96 $)	62,960.12 ₴ (1,705.18 $)	+439.7 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	7,764.13 ₴ (210.28 $)	50,817.93 ₴ (1,376.33 $)	+554.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	20,363.74 ₴ (551.52 $)	105,141.44 ₴ (2,847.60 $)	+416.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	13,010.04 ₴ (352.36 $)	82,849.92 ₴ (2,243.87 $)	+536.8 %
Buy Apartment Price	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	4,157.25 ₴ (112.59 $)	15,614.78 ₴ (422.90 $)	+275.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,634.20 ₴ (71.34 $)	10,518.06 ₴ (284.87 $)	+299.3 %
Salaries And Financing	Ukraine Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	14,227.63 ₴ (385.33 $)	155,905.28 ₴ (4,222.47 $)	+995.8 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	15.57	5.39	-65.4 %
Last update:	March 2023	March 2023
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