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Odesa vs Kyiv

Ukraine vs Ukraine · 442 km apart

Odesa

Ukraine

₴17,175 ($419)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Kyiv

Ukraine

₴19,777 ($482)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Odesa	Kyiv	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.45	$5.07	Odesa
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$17.78	$20.28	Odesa
Cappuccino	$1.33	$1.52	Odesa
Monthly groceries (single person)	$101	$115	Odesa
Monthly public transport pass	$16.30	$18.59	Odesa
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$42.98	$49.01	Odesa
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$12.45	$14.20	Odesa
Fitness club membership	$12.45	$14.20	Odesa
Cinema ticket	$3.26	$3.72	Odesa
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$176	$208	Odesa
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$123	$144	Odesa
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$368	$433	Odesa
Total single-person budget	$419	$482	Odesa
Average net salary	$513	$585

Verdict

Odesa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Odesa runs about $419 versus $482 in Kyiv — a difference of roughly 15%.

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 Odesa · Full cost of living in Kyiv

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odesa cheaper than Kyiv?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $419 per month in Odesa versus $482 in Kyiv — about 15% less.

How far is Odesa from Kyiv?

The straight-line distance between Odesa and Kyiv is approximately 442 km (275 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Odesa or Kyiv?

The estimated average net salary is $513 in Odesa and $585 in Kyiv. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $94 in Odesa versus $103 in Kyiv per month.