Moving to Ukraine from Wyoming

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Wyoming to Ukraine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Wyoming to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 55.6% cheaper than Wyoming. A $75,000 salary in Wyoming would need to be roughly UAH1,685,918 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Wyoming and Ukraine.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 UAH1,685,918

To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 66.4% less

Groceries

pay 52.4% less

Transportation

pay 26.7% less

Housing

pay 77.5% less

Childcare

pay 80.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 72.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

What the data shows about people moving from Wyoming to Ukraine.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Ukraine compared to Wyoming.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

WY
34.6%
UA
24.1%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WY
89.3%
UA
94.5%

Ukraine performs significantly better than Wyoming across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WY
3.6%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WY
$67,568
UA
$16,200

Wyoming 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

WY
76.3 yrs
UA
73.5 yrs

Wyoming 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.

CheyenneRain: 15.9 in/yr (405 mm)
58°/34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsCheyenneKiev
Jan–Mar42°/20°F (6°/-6°C)36°/25°F (2°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun65°/40°F (18°/4°C)68°/51°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep79°/52°F (26°/11°C)76°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec48°/25°F (9°/-4°C)43°/33°F (6°/1°C)
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MonthCheyenneKiev
Jan40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C)31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C)
Feb40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C)33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C)
Mar47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C)44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C)
Apr55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C)59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C)
May65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C)70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C)
Jun75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C)76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C)
Jul83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C)80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C)
Aug81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C)79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C)
Sep72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C)68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C)
Oct59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C)55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C)
Nov47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C)42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C)
Dec38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°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 Wyoming?

On average Ukraine is about 50% less expensive than Wyoming, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?

Budget about UAH421,480 for 3 months in Ukraine (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ukraine?

From major Ukraine cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wyoming and Ukraine are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Wyoming?

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

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

The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 58°F in Cheyenne. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Cheyenne gets 15.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

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

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At a Glance

UA
Population563,62643,528,136
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
LanguagesEnglishUkrainian
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+380
Time zones111
Emergency number911112