How expensive is Kharkiv compared to the rest of Ukraine?

Kharkiv ranks #552 out of 577 cities globally. It is 26.7% cheaper than the Ukraine average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 5.1 and local purchasing power is 61.0.

What is the average rent in Kharkiv?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kharkiv city centre costs approximately UAH 10,788 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to UAH 6,477 (saving 40%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around UAH 22,863.

Is Kharkiv affordable to live in?

Kharkiv is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇦 Ukraine · 2026

Koszty Utrzymania w Kharkiv

26.7% poniżej średniej Ukraine

Pozycja #552 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 4.3% miast na świecie

-26.7%

Koszty utrzymania

-44.6%

Czynsz

-8.9%

Artykuły spożywcze

+8.2%

Siła nabywcza

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Ceny wynajmu w Kharkiv

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	UAH 10,788/mo ≈ $240	UAH 6,477/mo ≈ $144	40%
3 pokoje	UAH 22,863/mo ≈ $509	UAH 9,295/mo ≈ $207	59%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Kharkiv has a cost of living index of 12.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

12.6

Index

Sources

0.9

Gap between sources