Moving to Montana from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ukraine to Montana, you would find that Montana is 3.7 times more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,369,501 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly $153,738 in Montana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Ukraine to Montana.

What does your salary buy?

UAH3,369,501 $153,738

To maintain the same standard of living in Montana

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

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 3.1 times more

Transportation

pay 2.2 times more

Housing

pay 6.8 times more

Childcare

pay 5.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.7 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 UAH = 0.0223 USD(July 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Montana cost about 135% more than cities in Ukraine.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
10,680 ↓ 9% vs 2022

people moved from Ukraine to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ukraine to Montana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UA
24.1%
MT
31.8%

Ukraine performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UA
94.5%
MT
88.7%

Ukraine performs better than Montana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
MT
3.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
MT
$52,945

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UA
73.5 yrs
MT
76.8 yrs

Montana performs significantly better than Ukraine across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

HelenaRain: 11.2 in/yr (285 mm)
58°/33°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsKievHelena
Jan–Mar36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)40°/18°F (4°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun68°/51°F (20°/10°C)67°/41°F (19°/5°C)
Jul–Sep76°/58°F (24°/14°C)81°/50°F (27°/10°C)
Oct–Dec43°/33°F (6°/1°C)45°/22°F (7°/-6°C)
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MonthKievHelena
Jan31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C)
Feb33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C)
Mar44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C)
Apr59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C)
May70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C)
Jun76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C)
Jul80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C)
Aug79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C)
Sep68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C)
Oct55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C)
Nov42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C)
Dec33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C)32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

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 Montana than Ukraine?

No — Montana is on average about 105% more expensive than Ukraine. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Montana?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $38,434 in Montana on a UAH3,369,501 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Montana?

Usually fine from major cities in Montana. 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 Montana compared to Ukraine?

Ukraine performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Montana compared to Ukraine?

The average high temperature in Helena is 58°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Helena receives around 11.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Montana?

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

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At a Glance

UA
Population43,528,136989,415
CurrencyUkrainian Hryvnia (UAH)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesUkrainianEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+380+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911