34.9% above the Ukraine average
Ranked #446 of 577 cities · More expensive than 22.7% of cities worldwide
Compared to Ukraine average · See Ukraine ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | UAH 17,734/mo โ $397 | UAH 10,647/mo โ $238 | 40% |
| 3-Bedroom | UAH 30,912/mo โ $692 | UAH 19,354/mo โ $433 | 37% |
Kiev has a cost of living index of 23.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 30 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Kiev is affordable by global standards (ranked #446 of 577 cities). It is 34.9% more expensive than the Ukraine average, based on 5 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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