Cost of Living in Ukraine
Summary of cost of living in Ukraine:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,733.9 (₴76,786.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $481.3 (₴21,312.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 58.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ukraine is, on average, 78.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₴350.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₴1,400.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₴250.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₴50.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₴80.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₴64.58 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₴33.29 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₴22.52 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₴51.91 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₴28.71 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₴28.33 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₴84.39 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₴179.51 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₴95.35 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₴147.08 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₴22.63 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₴31.15 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₴34.43 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₴46.67 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₴14.05 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₴10.80 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₴61.61 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₴24.65 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₴200.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₴38.56 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₴60.94 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₴127.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₴15.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₴583.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₴85.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₴32.19 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₴190.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₴63.56 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₴1,319,559.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₴1,045,285.62 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₴4,103.60 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₴255.42 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₴281.52 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₴1,201.03 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₴593.15 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₴200.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₴12,495.01 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₴289,758.97 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₴2,661.93 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₴1,659.26 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₴3,703.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₴4,183.09 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₴16,111.52 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₴11,123.98 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₴27,737.88 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₴18,303.02 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₴6,002.46 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₴3,742.72 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₴21,950.36 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.90 | |
Prices in Ukraine
This country had 7215 entries in the past 12 months by 566 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Last update: 20 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Ukraine
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Kiev (Kyiv) | 31.9 | 13.3 | 23.4 | 32.9 | 30.5 | 65.0 | |
| Dnipro | 30.3 | 9.4 | 20.8 | 29.2 | 33.6 | 50.4 | |
| Lviv | 30.3 | 11.3 | 21.7 | 30.5 | 29.1 | 55.8 | |
| Odessa (Odesa) | 29.3 | 6.7 | 19.0 | 29.6 | 28.2 | 50.0 | |
| Kharkiv | 25.9 | 5.2 | 16.5 | 27.4 | 22.9 | 59.8 |
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