Moving to Ukraine from New Mexico

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from New Mexico to Ukraine — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from New Mexico to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 53.6% cheaper than New Mexico. A $75,000 salary in New Mexico would need to be roughly UAH1,745,851 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Mexico to Ukraine.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 UAH1,745,851

To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 65.2% less

Groceries

pay 54.6% less

Transportation

pay 16.9% less

Housing

pay 73.7% less

Childcare

pay 77.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 72.0% less

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Exchange rate:1 USD = 44.93 UAH(June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from New Mexico to Ukraine, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2,782 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Ukraine · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ukraine?

Top countries of origin for Ukraine's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Mexico to Ukraine.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NM
32.2%
UA
24.1%

Ukraine performs significantly better than New Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NM
84.5%
UA
94.5%

Ukraine performs significantly better than New Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NM
4.2%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NM
$56,008
UA
$16,200

New Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Ukraine leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NM
74.5 yrs
UA
73.5 yrs

New Mexico performs better than Ukraine across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santa FeRain: 15.7 in/yr (399 mm)
64°/36°F

Avg. annual high / low

KievRain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsSanta FeKiev
Jan–Mar48°/22°F (9°/-5°C)36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun73°/43°F (23°/6°C)68°/51°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep82°/53°F (28°/12°C)76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec54°/28°F (12°/-2°C)43°/33°F (6°/1°C)
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MonthSanta FeKiev
Jan43°/19°F (5.9°/-7.4°C)31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)
Feb47°/21°F (8.3°/-6.2°C)33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)
Mar54°/27°F (12.3°/-2.6°C)44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)
Apr63°/33°F (17.4°/0.6°C)59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)
May73°/43°F (22.6°/6.3°C)70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)
Jun83°/52°F (28.3°/11.2°C)76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)
Jul85°/56°F (29.6°/13.4°C)80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)
Aug83°/55°F (28.1°/12.8°C)79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)
Sep77°/48°F (25.1°/9.1°C)68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)
Oct65°/38°F (18.6°/3.1°C)55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)
Nov53°/28°F (11.6°/-2.5°C)42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)
Dec43°/19°F (6.2°/-7.4°C)33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Ukraine. To live, work, or study long-term in Ukraine, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ukraine's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Ukraine

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Ukraine without a visa.
Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Ukraine passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Ukraine than New Mexico?

Yes — Ukraine is on average about 48% cheaper than New Mexico. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UAH436,463 in Ukraine on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Ukraine?

Usually fine from major cities in Ukraine. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to New Mexico?

Ukraine performs significantly better than New Mexico across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Ukraine compared to New Mexico?

The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 64°F in Santa Fe. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Santa Fe gets 15.7 in.

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In New Mexico, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

UA
Population2,059,17943,528,136
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
LanguagesEnglishUkrainian
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+380
Time zones111
Emergency number911112