Cost of Living in Ukraine
Summary of cost of living in Ukraine:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,681.8$ (71,077.5₴), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 469.1$ (19,827.5₴), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ukraine is, on average, 58.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ukraine is, on average, 79.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.10 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 28.39 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.92 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.18 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.66 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.40 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.67 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.46 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.63 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.63 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.78 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.05 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.02 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.26 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.47 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.33 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.25 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.37 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.55 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.73 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.86 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.42 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.84 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 11.83 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.89 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.76 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4.26 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.37 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,222.19 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 24,363.33 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 94.62 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 5.53 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 6.36 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 27.08 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.53 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 4.73 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 296.71 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,729.39 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 58.91 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 36.39 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.21 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 94.18 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 375.49 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 260.16 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 640.82 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 418.66 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 146.84 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 87.62 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 490.92 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.85 |
Prices in Ukraine
This country had 10322 entries in the past 12 months by 844 different contributors.
Last update: 12 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 12 December 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) | 32.3 | 13.9 | 24.1 | 31.9 | 30.9 | 56.4 | |
| Dnipro | 31.4 | 11.0 | 22.3 | 28.5 | 36.7 | 42.0 | |
| Odessa (Odesa) | 29.9 | 7.0 | 19.7 | 29.1 | 27.5 | 44.2 | |
| Lviv | 29.4 | 11.1 | 21.3 | 29.3 | 25.6 | 51.1 | |
| Kharkiv | 27.0 | 5.4 | 17.4 | 27.2 | 23.9 | 47.9 |
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