Ukraine vs Ukraine · 409 km apart
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Ukraine
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Kyiv | Kharkiv | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $4.45 | Kharkiv |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $17.78 | Kharkiv |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.33 | Kharkiv |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $101 | Kharkiv |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $16.30 | Kharkiv |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $42.98 | Kharkiv |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $12.45 | Kharkiv |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $12.45 | Kharkiv |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $3.26 | Kharkiv |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $208 | $176 | Kharkiv |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $123 | Kharkiv |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $433 | $368 | Kharkiv |
| Total single-person budget | $482 | $419 | Kharkiv |
| Average net salary | $585 | $513 |
Kharkiv is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kyiv runs about $482 versus $419 in Kharkiv — a difference of roughly 13%.
Salary-adjusted, Kyiv leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Kyiv · Full cost of living in Kharkiv