Cost of Living in Ukraine
Summary of cost of living in Ukraine:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 8,951.4R$ (70,194.6₴), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 2,497.8R$ (19,586.9₴), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 59.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ukraine is, on average, 79.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 38.26 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 153.03 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 31.88 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.74 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.93 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 7.48 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.52 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.42 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.16 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.41 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.47 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.47 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 21.68 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.73 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.45 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.44 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.84 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.14 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.34 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.75 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.33 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.25 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.96 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.50 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.61 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.65 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.30 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.91 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 53.56 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 10.20 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.08 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 22.95 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.36 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 168,273.76 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 131,225.00 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 505.58 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 29.43 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 34.05 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 146.84 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 64.39 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 25.50 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,536.24 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 26,728.95 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 317.63 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 196.13 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 446.49 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 500.77 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,060.92 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,416.06 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,542.29 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,312.03 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 763.40 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 471.39 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,594.42 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.94 |
Prices in Ukraine
This country had 10403 entries in the past 12 months by 845 different contributors.
Last update: 26 November 2025
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Last update: 26 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) | 31.3 | 14.2 | 23.8 | 31.0 | 29.1 | 52.2 | |
| Dnipro | 31.1 | 11.9 | 22.6 | 28.4 | 36.2 | 38.7 | |
| Lviv | 29.1 | 11.1 | 21.1 | 29.1 | 25.2 | 46.2 | |
| Odessa (Odesa) | 29.0 | 6.7 | 19.2 | 28.7 | 27.1 | 43.1 | |
| Kharkiv | 26.8 | 4.7 | 17.0 | 26.7 | 23.6 | 45.8 |
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