Cost of Living in Ukraine
Summary of cost of living in Ukraine:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,749.9 (₴78,835.7), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $486.0 (₴21,896.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 57.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ukraine is, on average, 79.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₴375.00 | |
| 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) | ₴274.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₴50.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₴80.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₴66.92 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₴35.78 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₴24.91 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₴54.45 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₴30.46 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₴28.60 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₴86.25 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₴184.69 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₴98.15 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₴150.74 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₴23.84 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₴31.41 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₴35.01 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₴49.93 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₴14.07 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₴10.84 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₴63.34 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₴25.66 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₴208.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₴40.30 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₴63.93 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₴140.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₴20.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₴600.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₴90.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₴32.19 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₴200.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₴74.84 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₴1,380,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₴1,106,808.02 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₴4,314.22 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₴271.05 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₴282.39 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₴1,256.29 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₴593.68 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₴200.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₴12,893.69 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₴324,834.05 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₴2,760.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₴1,762.65 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₴3,850.48 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₴4,319.80 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₴15,883.90 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₴11,016.98 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₴27,926.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₴18,807.61 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₴6,074.67 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₴3,810.24 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₴23,000.25 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.90 | |
Prices in Ukraine
This country had 7967 entries in the past 12 months by 632 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
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Last update: 19 October 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) | 34.0 | 13.1 | 24.2 | 32.8 | 34.5 | 67.4 | |
| Lviv | 32.1 | 11.1 | 22.4 | 31.6 | 32.1 | 57.7 | |
| Odessa (Odesa) | 31.3 | 6.9 | 20.0 | 31.9 | 29.8 | 48.6 | |
| Dnipro | 31.2 | 9.1 | 20.9 | 29.4 | 34.6 | 50.0 | |
| Kharkiv | 27.7 | 5.0 | 17.2 | 28.0 | 26.1 | 62.5 |
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