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Cost of Living in Kyiv

Kyiv, Kyiv, Misto, Ukraine · Population 2,952,301 · National capital

▲ +24% vs Ukraine average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₴19,777 ($482)
Couple, monthly₴35,222 ($859)
Family of four, monthly₴45,667 ($1,114)

Estimated Prices in Kyiv

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₴208 ($5.07)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₴831 ($20.28)per meal
Cappuccino₴62.36 ($1.52)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₴4,712 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass₴762 ($18.59)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₴2,009 ($49.01)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₴582 ($14.20)per month
Fitness club membership₴582 ($14.20)per month
Cinema ticket₴152 ($3.72)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₴8,509 ($208)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₴5,919 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₴17,757 ($433)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kyiv is ₴23,985 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₴19,777 ($482) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₴25,710 ($627) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₴5,919 ($144)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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12 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Vyshneve

13 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Kotsyubyns’ke

14 km away · Kyiv, Misto

Vyshhorod

15 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Brovary

20 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Irpin

21 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Boyarka

21 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Bilohorodka

22 km away · Kyivska Oblast

Other Major Cities in Ukraine

Kharkiv

Kharkivska Oblast · pop. 1,421,125

₴17,175 ($419) / mo

Odesa

Odeska Oblast · pop. 1,010,537

₴17,175 ($419) / mo

Dnipro

Dnipropetrovska Oblast · pop. 968,502

₴15,886 ($387) / mo

Donetsk

Donetska Oblast · pop. 901,645

₴15,886 ($387) / mo

Lviv

Lvivska Oblast · pop. 720,797

₴15,886 ($387) / mo

Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizka Oblast · pop. 710,052

₴15,886 ($387) / mo

Kryvyi Rih

Dnipropetrovska Oblast · pop. 603,904

₴15,886 ($387) / mo

Sevastopol

Sevastopol, Misto · pop. 485,386

₴15,886 ($387) / mo

Living in Kyiv

Kyiv is the capital and one of the key cities in Ukraine. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₴19,777 ($482), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₴5,919 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₴45,667 ($1,114) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₴35,222 ($859) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kyiv is ₴23,985 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₴25,710 ($627) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyiv expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₴19,777 ($482) per month in Kyiv including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for Ukraine.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kyiv?
A net salary of around ₴25,710 ($627) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kyiv with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kyiv is ₴23,985 ($585).
How much is rent in Kyiv?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₴8,509 ($208) per month in the city centre and ₴5,919 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₴17,757 ($433).
Is Kyiv cheaper than Ukraine on average?
No — Kyiv is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the Ukraine average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Kyiv?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₴4,712 ($115) in Kyiv. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₴208 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ₴62 ($2).
How do transport costs in Kyiv compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kyiv is estimated at ₴762 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kyiv are estimates based on Ukraine national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,952,301) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.