Cost of Living in Ukraine
Summary of cost of living in Ukraine:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,693.0$ (73,007.3₴), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 471.5$ (20,331.8₴), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 59.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ukraine is, on average, 79.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 306.95 ₴ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,300.00 ₴ | |
| 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) | 76.00 ₴ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 61.55 ₴ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 32.67 ₴ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 21.78 ₴ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 49.18 ₴ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 27.24 ₴ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 27.60 ₴ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 77.53 ₴ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 174.65 ₴ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 89.22 ₴ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 140.95 ₴ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 20.90 ₴ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 30.58 ₴ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 33.31 ₴ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 43.21 ₴ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.90 ₴ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.64 ₴ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 58.51 ₴ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 23.63 ₴ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 36.91 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 58.97 ₴ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 120.00 ₴ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₴ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 ₴ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 80.00 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 25.75 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 180.00 ₴ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 59.12 ₴ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,319,559.00 ₴ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,027,573.83 ₴ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,021.41 ₴ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 241.64 ₴ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 271.29 ₴ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,120.07 ₴ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 546.60 ₴ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 200.00 ₴ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 12,459.24 ₴ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 243,171.14 ₴ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,526.78 ₴ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,579.53 ₴ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,524.27 ₴ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,080.46 ₴ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 15,544.28 ₴ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,669.20 ₴ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 26,812.15 ₴ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 17,471.35 ₴ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,844.77 ₴ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,653.67 ₴ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,932.54 ₴ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.52 | |
Prices in Ukraine
This country had 5945 entries in the past 12 months by 479 different contributors.
Last update: 11 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 11 February 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) | 32.8 | 13.3 | 23.9 | 33.8 | 31.0 | 59.5 | |
| Dnipro | 31.1 | 9.7 | 21.4 | 29.3 | 36.1 | 45.0 | |
| Lviv | 30.4 | 10.6 | 21.4 | 31.1 | 29.5 | 56.6 | |
| Odessa (Odesa) | 29.7 | 6.8 | 19.3 | 30.1 | 27.9 | 47.7 | |
| Kharkiv | 26.9 | 5.3 | 17.1 | 27.9 | 24.4 | 54.2 |
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