Cost of Living in Ukraine
Summary of cost of living in Ukraine:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,669.9$ (70,138.7₴), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 466.0$ (19,572.9₴), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 58.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ukraine is, on average, 79.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₴ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,200.00 ₴ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 250.00 ₴ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 45.00 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 70.00 ₴ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 58.36 ₴ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 27.50 ₴ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.02 ₴ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 48.27 ₴ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 26.67 ₴ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 27.21 ₴ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 73.96 ₴ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 170.16 ₴ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 83.73 ₴ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 136.34 ₴ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 19.03 ₴ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 30.07 ₴ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 32.49 ₴ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 41.80 ₴ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.82 ₴ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.46 ₴ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 57.19 ₴ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 23.23 ₴ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 ₴ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 36.09 ₴ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 59.70 ₴ | |
| 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) | 420.00 ₴ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 80.00 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 24.14 ₴ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 180.00 ₴ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 57.02 ₴ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,290,000.00 ₴ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,068,688.98 ₴ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,962.91 ₴ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 230.69 ₴ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 267.03 ₴ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,154.15 ₴ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 504.90 ₴ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 200.00 ₴ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 12,046.77 ₴ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 209,559.56 ₴ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,472.81 ₴ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,531.02 ₴ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,501.60 ₴ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,901.58 ₴ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 16,146.41 ₴ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,073.40 ₴ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 27,771.78 ₴ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 18,102.28 ₴ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,992.65 ₴ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,694.91 ₴ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,577.08 ₴ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.87 |
Prices in Ukraine
This country had 10135 entries in the past 12 months by 839 different contributors.
Last update: 14 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 November 2025
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) | 31.2 | 14.7 | 24.0 | 31.0 | 29.3 | 49.5 | |
| Dnipro | 30.8 | 12.3 | 22.8 | 27.9 | 36.2 | 39.3 | |
| Lviv | 29.1 | 11.4 | 21.4 | 29.1 | 25.2 | 46.2 | |
| Odessa (Odesa) | 29.0 | 6.9 | 19.4 | 28.6 | 27.3 | 43.4 | |
| Kharkiv | 26.3 | 4.9 | 17.0 | 26.5 | 23.6 | 46.7 |
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