What is the cost of living in Kiev?

The cost of living in Kiev is 76.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 23.2). Groceries are 66.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 64.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately UAH 17,734 per month. Local purchasing power index is 65.5 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇦 Ukraine · #446 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Kiev?

Q: Should I move to Kiev?

Kiev, Ukraine has a cost of living 76.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 23.2). It is ranked #446 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 65.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

76.8% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-76.8%

vs NYC

UAH 17,734

1-BR, city centre (estimated)

65.5

Purchasing Power

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Kiev

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

23.2 Affordable

Rent

13.3 Very affordable

Groceries

33.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

35.2 Affordable

Purchasing Power

65.5 Moderate

Estimated rent in Kiev

1-BR, city centre UAH 17,734/mo

1-BR, outside centre UAH 10,647/mo

3-BR, city centre UAH 30,912/mo

3-BR, outside centre UAH 19,354/mo

Save by going outside centre 40% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

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