How expensive is Kharkiv compared to the rest of Ukraine?

Kharkiv ranks #552 out of 577 cities globally. It is 25.1% 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

Levnadskostnader i Kharkiv

25.1% under Ukraine-genomsnittet

Placering #552 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 4.3% av städerna i världen

-25.1%

Levnadskostnader

-44.6%

Hyra

-8.9%

Livsmedel

+8.2%

Köpkraft

Jämfört med Ukraine-genomsnittet · Se Ukraine-ranking →

Hyrespriser i Kharkiv

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	UAH 10,788/mo ≈ $240	UAH 6,477/mo ≈ $144	40%
3 rum	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 12.5 (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.

12.5

Index

Sources

1.1

Gap between sources