Capital city, Ukraine
Cost of living in Kyiv
How much a month costs in Kyiv
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,110–1,780 (₴50,000–80,000).
Prices in Kyiv
Typical 2026 ranges in UAH, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | UAH | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₴18,000–35,000 | $400–779 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₴12,000–20,000 | $267–445 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₴400–700 | $8.9–15.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₴2,000–4,000 | $44–89 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₴150–250 | $3.3–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₴450–900 | $10–20 |
| Cappuccino | ₴80–130 | $1.8–2.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₴90–150 | $2.0–3.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₴20–25 | $0.44–0.56 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₴150–250 | $3.3–5.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₴1,200–2,500 | $27–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₴250–450 | $5.6–10.0 |
Value for money: 37/100
A value score of 37/100 means Kyiv gives more quality of life per dollar than 36% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 43/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 4 places we cover in Ukraine.
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Cost of living across Ukraine
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ivano-Frankivsk | $845–1,330 | 70/100 |
| Lviv | $1,000–1,560 | 58/100 |
| Odesa | $1,000–1,560 | 44/100 |
| Kyiv | $1,110–1,780 | 37/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Kyiv
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kyiv?
About $556–779 on a lean budget, $1,110–1,780 for a comfortable month and $2,450–4,450 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kyiv?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₴18,000–35,000 ($400–779) a month in the center and ₴12,000–20,000 ($267–445) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kyiv?
A local meal is ₴150–250 ($3.3–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₴450–900 ($10–20) per person.
Is Ukraine expensive?
Prices in Ukraine are about 31% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- UK FCDO travel advice: Ukraine
- Ukrzaliznytsia ticket booking
- Real-time air alert map
- Uklon
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.