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Kyiv vs Lviv

Ukraine vs Ukraine · 467 km apart

Kyiv

Ukraine

₴19,777 ($482)

single / month

VS

Lviv

Ukraine

₴15,886 ($387)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseKyivLvivCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.07$4.13Lviv
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.28$16.54Lviv
Cappuccino$1.52$1.24Lviv
Monthly groceries (single person)$115$93.70Lviv
Monthly public transport pass$18.59$15.16Lviv
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.01$39.96Lviv
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.20$11.58Lviv
Fitness club membership$14.20$11.58Lviv
Cinema ticket$3.72$3.03Lviv
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$208$161Lviv
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$144$112Lviv
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$433$336Lviv
Total single-person budget$482$387Lviv
Average net salary$585$477

Verdict

Lviv is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kyiv runs about $482 versus $387 in Lviv — a difference of roughly 20%.

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 Lviv

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyiv cheaper than Lviv?
No. Kyiv costs an estimated $482 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Lviv at $387.
How far is Kyiv from Lviv?
The straight-line distance between Kyiv and Lviv is approximately 467 km (290 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kyiv or Lviv?
The estimated average net salary is $585 in Kyiv and $477 in Lviv. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $103 in Kyiv versus $90 in Lviv per month.