Cost of Living Comparison Between Lviv and Kiev (Kyiv) 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kiev (Kyiv) are 11.5% higher than in Lviv (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kiev (Kyiv) are 13.0% higher than in Lviv | |
| Rent Prices in Kiev (Kyiv) are 17.2% higher than in Lviv | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kiev (Kyiv) are 27.0% higher than in Lviv | |
| Groceries Prices in Kiev (Kyiv) are 7.4% higher than in Lviv | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kiev (Kyiv) is 4.2% lower than in Lviv | |
Restaurants | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₴ | 300.00 ₴ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₴ | 1,200.00 ₴ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 198.13 ₴ | 250.00 ₴ | +26.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.00 ₴ | 50.00 ₴ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 70.00 ₴ | 70.00 ₴ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 51.82 ₴ | 53.08 ₴ | +2.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 23.46 ₴ | 24.55 ₴ | +4.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.79 ₴ | 16.24 ₴ | -3.3 % |
Markets | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 147.69 ₴ | 152.76 ₴ | +3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 22.93 ₴ | 26.09 ₴ | +13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 28.46 ₴ | 26.46 ₴ | -7.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.55 ₴ | 70.55 ₴ | -4.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 137.19 ₴ | 156.79 ₴ | +14.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 70.99 ₴ | 76.78 ₴ | +8.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 107.79 ₴ | 113.98 ₴ | +5.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 11.53 ₴ | 13.50 ₴ | +17.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 27.87 ₴ | 25.75 ₴ | -7.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 25.85 ₴ | 28.10 ₴ | +8.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 35.96 ₴ | 37.66 ₴ | +4.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 7.89 ₴ | 10.77 ₴ | +36.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 12.04 ₴ | 14.83 ₴ | +23.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 44.79 ₴ | 46.50 ₴ | +3.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.04 ₴ | 21.21 ₴ | +5.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 150.00 ₴ | 200.00 ₴ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 30.50 ₴ | 33.06 ₴ | +8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 51.16 ₴ | 54.98 ₴ | +7.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 84.95 ₴ | 90.00 ₴ | +5.9 % |
Transportation | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₴ | 10.00 ₴ | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 420.00 ₴ | 382.50 ₴ | -8.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 ₴ | 67.00 ₴ | -16.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 18.51 ₴ | 19.31 ₴ | +4.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ₴ | 180.00 ₴ | +63.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 204.58 ₴ | 201.44 ₴ | -1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,253,419.00 ₴ | 1,225,000.00 ₴ | -2.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 842,714.29 ₴ | 943,670.00 ₴ | +12.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,057.92 ₴ | 3,738.53 ₴ | +22.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 210.88 ₴ | 224.47 ₴ | +6.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 234.47 ₴ | 227.57 ₴ | -2.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 923.19 ₴ | 1,073.66 ₴ | +16.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 415.00 ₴ | 597.06 ₴ | +43.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 180.00 ₴ | 200.00 ₴ | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 10,071.43 ₴ | 14,452.38 ₴ | +43.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 135,500.00 ₴ | 272,143.00 ₴ | +100.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,668.19 ₴ | 2,741.30 ₴ | +2.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,364.71 ₴ | 1,490.91 ₴ | +9.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,256.27 ₴ | 3,425.00 ₴ | +5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,734.32 ₴ | 3,820.00 ₴ | +39.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,068.12 ₴ | 20,637.78 ₴ | +14.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,689.87 ₴ | 11,873.66 ₴ | -6.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 28,341.83 ₴ | 37,387.10 ₴ | +31.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 19,443.42 ₴ | 22,172.41 ₴ | +14.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,539.70 ₴ | 8,736.15 ₴ | +33.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,715.29 ₴ | 4,784.54 ₴ | +28.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lviv Edit |
Kiev (Kyiv) Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,731.05 ₴ | 20,269.67 ₴ | +8.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.00 | 18.41 | +15.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 95 | 221 |
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| Cost of Living in Uzhhorod | 165.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chernivtsi | 184.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Murovani Kurylivtsi | 220.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vinnytsia | 224.01 miles |
Cities near Kiev (Kyiv): | Cost of Living in Chernihiv | 88.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cherkasy | 116.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Uman | 130.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vinnytsia | 162.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kremenchuk | 179.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sumy | 208.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Poltava | 211.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Murovani Kurylivtsi | 226.30 miles |