489 cities covered · Currency: UAH (₴) · Capital: Kyiv
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ₴169 ($4.13) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ₴678 ($16.54) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ₴50.85 ($1.24) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ₴3,842 ($93.70) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ₴621 ($15.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ₴1,638 ($39.96) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ₴475 ($11.58) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ₴475 ($11.58) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ₴124 ($3.03) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₴6,593 ($161) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ₴4,586 ($112) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₴13,758 ($336) | per month |
Kyiv, Misto · pop. 2,952,301
Kharkivska Oblast · pop. 1,421,125
Odeska Oblast · pop. 1,010,537
Dnipropetrovska Oblast · pop. 968,502
Donetska Oblast · pop. 901,645
Lvivska Oblast · pop. 720,797
Zaporizka Oblast · pop. 710,052
Dnipropetrovska Oblast · pop. 603,904
Sevastopol, Misto · pop. 485,386
Mykolaivska Oblast · pop. 470,011
Luhanska Oblast · pop. 417,990
Vinnytska Oblast · pop. 369,739
Donetska Oblast · pop. 343,158
Krym, Avtonomna Respublika · pop. 335,009
Chernihivska Oblast · pop. 286,899
Poltavska Oblast · pop. 283,402
Khersonska Oblast · pop. 279,131
Khmelnytska Oblast · pop. 274,452
Cherkaska Oblast · pop. 269,836
Sumska Oblast · pop. 265,758
Chernivetska Oblast · pop. 265,471
Zhytomyrska Oblast · pop. 261,624
Donetska Oblast · pop. 256,714
Donetska Oblast · pop. 250,000
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Ukraine
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Ukraine
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Ukraine
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Ukraine
Living costs in Ukraine vary significantly depending on city size. Large metropolitan areas with populations over one million typically see housing costs 15–30% above the national average, while smaller towns can be 10–20% below it. The national baseline of ₴15,886 ($387) per month represents a mid-sized city estimate.
Capital cities and major economic hubs command the highest rents and overall expenses. For budget-conscious residents, mid-sized cities offer a balance of amenities and affordability. Rural and small-town living remains the most economical option, though transport and service access may be limited.