Ukraine: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Kyiv is $315 a day, made up of $243 for lodging and $72 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $237 a day ($140 lodging, $97 meals and incidentals). Rates are set for 3 separate locations.
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Jul 1, 2026.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $137 per person and a mid-range day at $58. See what Ukraine costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kharkiv | All year | $152 | $95 | $247 | May 1, 2008 |
| Kyiv | All year | $243 | $72 | $315 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $140 | $97 | $237 | May 1, 2008 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.