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Cost of Living in Kiev
Summary about cost of living in Kiev:
- Four-person family monthly costs: 1,196.39$ (30,531.43₴) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person monthly costs: 352.40$ (8,993.00₴) without rent.
- Cost of living index in Kiev is 68.54% lower than in New York.
- Cost of living rank 486th out of 518 cities in the world.
- Kiev has a cost of living index of 31.46.
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.70 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 19.59 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2.74 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.71 $ | |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | 1.37 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 0.87 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (11.2 oz small bottle) | 0.41 $ | |
| Water (11.2 oz small bottle) | 0.31 $ | |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.67 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.31 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.00 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.28 $ | |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) | 1.27 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1.82 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.29 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.55 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.13 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.13 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.97 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.41 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3.53 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) | 1.17 $ | |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 1.00 $ | |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.16 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 7.84 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.37 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.32 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2.35 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.70 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,176.52 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 19,595.31 $ | |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 90.26 $ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.04 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3.89 $ | |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.79 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.35 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 3.13 $ | |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 172.04 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,240.32 $ | |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.77 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.18 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.55 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 103.73 $ | |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 439.61 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 240.15 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 822.61 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 449.69 $ | |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 147.11 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 68.75 $ | |
| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 309.25 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 20.93 |
Prices in Kiev
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Last update: August 2017
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80 Comments so far
Depends on type of the appartments.
Typical utilities prices for small flat is 1200-1500 UAH/m for heating in winter monthes + 200-300UAH for electricity + 300-500UAH for cold/hot water + 100-200UAH for garbage colletion etc.
Overall price begins from about 2000UAH for an appartment 50m2 and goes higher if you want to live in bigger appartment.
How do you guys live?
There are two golf courses at Golfstream and Royal golf club and one academic course at Golf center Obolon.
Green fee at Royal is USD 18 or 30 depends of the week day.
Player's card for 20 green fees in week ends cost USD 800.
Yanukovich is not my guru, and I do not support annexation of Crimea by Russia and its military invasion to the East of Ukraine.
However, I totally agree with Sergey. What is going on in Ukraine, is simply genocide of of the population done by Jewish oligarchs who totally control power, mass media and financial flows in the country
If I want to hire a graphics artist/illustrator (that words with Photoshop..) how much would I have to pay them per month if I want to hire them for 1-2 months?
Do you guys have any websites or apartments you know of that offer rent for $200-250 a month? I want a 2 bedroom outside city center.
Thank you,
Shawn
Dear Sergey,
You are always free to move to Russia as your guru president Yanukovich has done...
Enjoy your higher quality of life there AND tell us how you like it!!!
net salary of a teacher in school 120$ . utility bills more than 130$/56 sc.m. (from november2016).old age pension 44$
local food quality is not so good.
This is genocide of the population
Usually one of family members spent his salary to pay rent and utilities, and other pays for food. I know a lot of young families who rent just a room, not a whole flat, it is a bit cheaper but you live together with other family in one flat.
#Rd8 on Sep 03, 2016 :
DO NOT give your money to Ukrainian banks! All banks owned by oligarchs and used to withdraw cash so you have no any guaranties that tomorrow your bank still be alive and you get your money back.
King regards,
Hope you can assist me before moving.
Rud
Travel - safe.
Business - yes.
In general:
VAT - 20%
For individual (employee):
Taxes from Salaries 18% (paid by the employer)
Individuals(self-employed) :
- VAT - 0% export, 7% medical preparations, 20% other operation
- Tax on profits - 3% (3 group, max income 170 000$ in year, who paid VAT), 5% (3 group max income 170 000$ in year, who NOT paid VAT), 18% other
- Taxes from Salaries 18%
- The unified social contribution - 22% from salary fund
and legal entities:
VAT - 0% export, 7% medical preparations, 20% other operation
Tax on profits - 18%
Taxes from Salaries 18%
In 2013, we had Average Monthly Disposable Salary 800$ in Kiev
Then an event occurred which made the citizens of this beautiful country of beggars
Thank oligarchs
I dont have a job atm and im not in a mood for some office work for at least 2 month. So if you want someone to scout some specific businesses or stuff you need to know then just tell me (video feedback, realtime footage included). That should be interesting for me and helpful to you.
you have to understand that Ukraine is the border between the west and Russia. and Russia will never allow Ukraine to become an ally of the west. it's simply on the border of Russia and just 500 km from Moscow. for russia to give up their control of ukraine means suicide.
because of that, every few years there's political turmoil, revolutions, and a new government shows up with a new set of oligarchs. laws are meaningless in the Ukraine, it is so corrupt that only if you have strong connection with the government you can get business done.
the problem is that the government changes every few years from pro Russian to pro West (next time could be even worse, could be extreme right) so all the connections you made with government officials will be meaningless. it's a country that is doomed. just look at the population graph and you'll get the idea. the whole population is shrinking for years. people are running away from Ukraine. trust me... now's not the time to invest. you can never know what will be the next Russian move or what will be the next U.S/european move. political situation is crazy.
but eventually it's your decision. this is just my own personal opinion from my own personal experience and knowledge. you can do whatever you want. it's your money :)
If you ask me, I would take the money elsewhere.
1) the economic situation isn't stable and there is corruption everywhere.
2) the currency is under very heavy controls. people would like to hold more dollars but the government won't allow that. further than that... if you come as a tourist and you want to exchange your hryvnia's back to US dollars they won't allow you. this practically means that the ukrainian currency the hryvnia is actually worthless and the moment the government will relax the imposed controls on currency it will plunge.
3) the war in the east is not a stable situation. although there's a cease fire at the moment i can hardly see a scenario where peace will come again to Ukraine.
in other words, you can visit as a tourist for a few days, stay in the western side. take care of yourself but i would suggest investing in Ukraine. too dangerous.
Im planning to do some small investment in kiev, pls advise what are the potential demands there. Also what will be the hassle that i will encounter during the processed of setting up my business. Thanks.
i'm talking about real income, reported + not reported all together.
what is considered an OK wage per hour in Kiev?
wow, sorry, if you want go to the club 3-4 time a week throughout the month, no, $ 700 - will not be enough, not in Kyiv, not in Lviv.
$ 700 - is very, very much for the month of life in Ukraine.
If you buy food in supermarkets, cook at home , living in a rented (one room ) apartment , and travel by public transport , you will live a month on $ 350 , and it's still life with cookies .
I will stay in apartment (1 room) in the city center. I wont cook myself, eat outside and go to clubs 3-4 times a week. transport expenses, buying clothes and so on.
Kiev is the town where I grew up in and spent the most of my time. I think it’s a beautiful place to live in so I am well aware of its history and culture. As a local I know where the best place to go what to worth to see.
I graduated the university and got the degree of “International Relationships” which helped me to be part of many international socities, see the life of another people. I know that the language barier is the one of the most difficult part of being in onther counry so here I can take this part and make your being easier here.
Besides I understand all the difficulties which the foreigners can face with in Ukraine. I used to help foreigners to solve the different questions and I am waiting for the new challenge ahead.
Kiev can be the starting point of your travel. I am ready to show you the whole Ukraine. Reveal its cultural and historical places you’ve never expected to see in the post-soviet country.
For more information please write me to the
Scype: elladna
gmail: keytokiev@gmail.com
or here is my cell number: 095 155 78 33
"Disappearing" of a post package is a very extraordinary thing, "Ukrposhta" is not like the famous "Pochta Rossii" in Russia.
At least, I've never heard of any problems like mentioned by you, although I and some of my friends used it many times in- and outside of the country.
Awesome informations.
Well done !
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At the same time, restaurants can be quite expensive (especially those in the center), and the portions in restaurants are small. So, basically you do not eat out for the purpose of daily rations, but rather go out for the purpose of entertainment.
Transportation (metro and public) is very cheap, taxis are cheap too. Utilities are very cheap (like 40-50 usd for two room apartment per month). Mobile phone and internet costs are not expensive. There is free wi-fi in most places.
At the same time, apartment rent can get expensive, especially in the center. It makes sense to rent an apartment not in the center, but in a 'sleeping quater' with good access to metro.
It also makes sense to buy an apartment (especially for locals). Two room apartment can cost about 80,000 usd. With no property tax and cheap utilities, you will get the price of the apartment in 10 years of rent (but after that this apartment gonna be yours with no more rent). Also, if you leave the city, you can rent out the aparment, and actualy make a profit from it.
So, I would say that you can live in Kiev comfortably starting from 1000 usd per month (for a not local). My personal living expenses are just about 500 usd per amonth, but I don't pay the rent, as I own the apartment (which I bought 3 years ago).
Stop telling bullshit about your high salaries and that your 4.500$ income is not quite enough for living in Kiev because its a real bullshit.
First of all the decent salary in Kiev would start from 1500$. You can rent an appartment for half of this amount. You can get decent money only in foreign companies that reside in Kiev and Ukraine.
If you are professional skillful expert in some field with decent experience you can probably find a good job if you are lucky enough and get something near 2500-4000$ but for that you need to be really very skillful and with huge experience and you need to be lucky to find a proper company.
Usually the things are not so bright in Kiev. A person that is experienced enough, with University Education, with knowledge of foreign languages can earn about 1000$ and be really happy because many of them do not earn even that amount. Many of them earn about 400-700$ and those people are from Kiev that means they dont need to rent an appartment.
Cost of living is not so high in Kiev except the appartment rent. Food can be bought at BAZAR( sort of Ukrainian local markets where people bring their own growed production). Clothes are not so expensive as in Europe as to the social life most of the places are twice cheaper than in Europe.
Kiev is a beautiful city but as for the foreigners that come to live and looking for a job its quite difficult. There are not so much of companies that can offer you a salary which is above 1000$
If we decided to stay in 'modest' and 'safe' accommodation, do the typical tourist stuff, how much would we have to budget for? I am expecting USD$300/day?
Now on the issue of Salaries and monthly income... While it is true that some companies pay substantial sums under the table (in envelopes) the OVERALL TRUE and rate of pay for absolute majority of Kiev residents rarely goes over the $550-600 a month mark....Now how good that is - you be the judge.
Food in Ukraine high quality accommodation and there's the old houses built 1960-1970, is very modern and the latest fashion trends. From this and depends on the price. Just want to point out that the country has its own Black Sea, the Carpathian mountains (incredibly beautiful). In Ukraine, a huge number of places to stay. Come!
P.S. Salaries are really part of the official (average 300-400 euros) and the co-pay "envelope" (an average of 100-1000 euros).