🇺🇦 Ukraine · #463 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kiev

2.4% above the Ukraine average

Ranked #463 of 538 cities · More expensive than 13.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to Ukraine average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kiev

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom UAH 17,855/mo ≈ $403 UAH 13,391/mo ≈ $302 25%
3-Bedroom UAH 31,102/mo ≈ $702 UAH 23,327/mo ≈ $527 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+2.4% Average
Rent
+4.6% Average
Groceries
+3.1% Average
Restaurants
+1.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+9.2% Strong

Living in Kiev: What to Expect

Kiev is average by global standards (ranked #463 of 538 cities). It is 2.4% more expensive than the Ukraine average, based on 5 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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