Cost of living in Kyiv, Ukraine

Summary of cost of living in Kyiv

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 113,055₴
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 55,267₴
  • Kyiv is the 3rd cheapest city in Eastern Europe (12 out of 14)
  • Cost of living in Kyiv is cheaper than in 92% of cities in the World (130 out of 142)
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List of prices in Kyiv
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 509₴
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 284₴
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 89₴
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 48₴
12 eggs, large 78₴
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 103₴
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 210₴
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 32₴
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 34₴
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 35₴
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 242₴
2 liters of coca-cola 46₴
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 20₴
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 42,751₴
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 29,283₴
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 4,760₴
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 26,207₴
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 18,639₴
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,619₴
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 235₴
40” flat screen tv 9,739₴
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 5,388₴
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 466₴
Hourly rate for cleaning help 366₴
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 3,159₴
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,710₴
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 4,099₴
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 4,044₴
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,126,130₴
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 51₴
Monthly ticket public transport 996₴
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 271₴
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 153₴
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 641₴
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 677₴
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 489₴
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 141₴
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 183₴
4 rolls of toilet paper 63₴
Tube of toothpaste 66₴
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 484₴
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,080₴
2 tickets to the movies 569₴
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,543₴
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,057₴
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 315₴
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 61₴
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 88₴
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 47,339₴
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.44₴
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,956₴
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 85₴
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 161 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: July 15, 2025

Kyiv position in our World Ranking

the world
130th
out of 142
eastern europe
12th
out of 14

Cheapest and most expensive products in Kyiv compared to other cities:

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2nd
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
the world
5th

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