During the war, a large number of foreign journalists, volunteers, entrepreneurs, or simply people with family ties to Ukraine who plan to spend a certain amount of time here travel to Ukraine. And knowing the cost of living in different cities of Ukraine is a key aspect for budgeting and understanding local financial realities. Find out how much it costs to live in the largest cities of Ukraine in 2024

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Each city in Ukraine has its own peculiarities and nuances that affect the overall costs and cost of living in general. Here are the prices for rent, food, transportation, utilities, and entertainment in the four largest cities of Ukraine.

Cost of living in Kyiv

Kyiv offers the widest range of rental housing options in Ukraine. From hotels and studios to full-fledged apartments in the center of the capital. At the same time, housing prices in Kyiv are the highest in Ukraine, even despite the regular shelling of various districts of the capital.

According to the dom.ria.com service, the average cost of renting an apartment in Kyiv is UAH 51,285, and the average price of 1 m² is UAH 592. In practice, prices for one-bedroom apartments in Kyiv range from $500-$800 (≈20,500-32,800 UAH), while in the nearest suburbs they drop to $300-$500 (≈12,300-20,500 UAH).

For those looking for temporary accommodation in the capital, hostels offer prices from $15 to $30

(≈615-1,230 UAH) per night, while mid-range hotels cost $50-$100 (≈2,050-4,100 UAH) per night.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kyiv?

• An apartment in the center: $500-$800 (≈20,500-32,800 UAH) per month.
  
• Apartment on the outskirts: $300-$500 (≈12,300-20,500 UAH) per month.
  
• Hostel/hotel: $15-$30 (≈615-1,230 UAH) per night / $50-$100 (≈2,050-4,100 UAH) per night.
  
  

Prices for meals in Kyiv

• Self-catering: $150-$300 (≈6,150-12,300 UAH) per month/person.
  
• Eating out:
  
• Lunch in a budget cafe: $5-$10 (≈205-410 UAH)/person.
  
• Dinner in a restaurant: $15-$40 (≈615-1,640 UAH)/person.
  
  

How much do utilities cost in Kyiv?

• Cost: $50-$150 (≈2,050-6,150 UAH) per month.
  
  

How much does transportation cost in Kyiv?

• Public transportation: $10-$30 (≈410-1,230 UAH) per month.
  
• Taxis: $2-$10 (≈82-410 UAH) per trip.
  
• Gasoline: $1.4-$1.7 (≈57-70 UAH) per liter.
  
  

How much does entertainment and leisure cost in Kyiv?

• Movie ticket: $3-$8 (≈123-328 UAH).
  
• Fitness club: $20-$50 (≈820-2,050 UAH) per month.
  
  

Summary of living expenses in Kyiv

The average cost of living in Kyiv is $800-$1500 (≈32,800-61,500 UAH) per person. At the same time, you can both save money in the capital by knowing certain life hacks and live large, because there are many places where you can leave your money.

Earlier we wrote that Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv are among the cheapest cities in the world

The cost of living in Kharkiv

Kharkiv, as one of the cities most affected by Russia's armed aggression, has the lowest housing prices among major Ukrainian cities. Thus, renting an apartment in the city center will cost from $200 to $400 (≈8,200-16,400 UAH), in a residential area you can find a “one-bedroom” for $150 (≈6,150 UAH), and on the outskirts of the city, housing options start at $100 (≈4,100 UAH) per month.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kharkiv?

• An apartment in the center: $200-$400 (≈8,200-16,400 UAH) per month.
  
• Apartment in a residential area: $150-$300 (≈6,150-12,300 UAH) per month.
  
• Hostel/hotel: $10-$20 (≈410-820 UAH) per night / $30-$60 (≈1,230-2,460 UAH) per night.
  
  

Important! Low housing prices in Kharkiv are due to high security risks in the region.

Food prices in Kharkiv

• Cooking on your own: $100-$200 (≈4,100-8,200 UAH) per month.
  
• Eating out:
  
• Lunch in a budget cafe: $5-$10 (≈205-410 UAH).
  
• Dinner in a restaurant: $15-$40 (≈615-1,640 UAH).
  
  

How much do utilities cost in Kharkiv?

The estimated cost of utilities in Kharkiv is $20-$100 (≈820-4,100 UAH) per month.

How much does it cost to travel in Kharkiv?

Public transportation in Kharkiv is free during the martial law period. Subways, buses, trolleybuses, and trams in Kharkiv are free for all Kharkiv residents and visitors.

• Taxis: $2-$10 (≈82-410 UAH) per trip.
  
• Gasoline: $1.4-$1.7 (≈57-70 UAH) per liter.
  
  

How much does entertainment and leisure cost in Kharkiv?

• Movie ticket: $3-$8 (≈123-328 UAH).
  
• Fitness club: $20-$50 (≈820-2,050 UAH) per month.
  
  

Note! Most cultural and entertainment venues in Kharkiv are closed due to constant Russian shelling of the city.

Total expenses

$500-$1000 (≈20,500-41,000 UAH) per person is a sufficient amount for comfortable living in Kharkiv.

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Cost of living in Odesa

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Odesa?

• An apartment in the center: $400-$700 (≈16,400-28,700 UAH) per month.
  
• Apartment on the outskirts: $250-$400 (≈10,250-16,400 UAH) per month.
  
• Hostel/hotel: $15-$30 (≈615-1,230 UAH) per night / $50-$100 (≈2,050-4,100 UAH) per night.
  
  

How much does it cost to eat in Odesa?

• Cooking on your own: $100-$200 (≈4,100-8,200 UAH) per month.
  
• Eating out:
  
• Lunch in a budget cafe: $5-$10 (≈205-410 UAH).
  
• Dinner in a restaurant: $15-$40 (≈615-1,640 UAH).
  
  

How much do utilities cost in Odesa?

• The cost of utilities in Odesa is $50-$150 (≈2,050-6,150 UAH) per month.
  
  

How much does it cost to travel in Odesa

• Public transportation: $10-$30 (≈410-1,230 UAH) per month.
  
• Taxi: $2-$10 (≈82-410 UAH) per trip.
  
• Gasoline: $1.4-$1.7 (≈57-70 UAH) per liter.
  
  

How much does entertainment and leisure cost in Odesa?

• Movie ticket: $3-$8 (≈123-328 UAH).
  
• Fitness club: $20-$50 (≈820-2,050 UAH) per month.
  
  

Summary of expenses

The average amount per person for a comfortable stay in Odesa is $700-$1400 (≈28,700-57,400 UAH). It should be borne in mind that Odesa is a resort city in Ukraine, and the cost of living may be higher during the season.

Cost of living in Lviv

Lviv, as the cultural capital of Ukraine and a leader among tourist locations in Ukraine, offers housing of various levels, at prices not lower and sometimes higher than in Kyiv.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lviv?

• An apartment in the center: $400-$700 (≈16,400-28,700 UAH) per month.
  
• Apartment on the outskirts: $250-$400 (≈10,250-16,400 UAH) per month.
  
• Hostel/hotel: $15-$30 (≈615-1,230 UAH) per night / $50-$100 (≈2,050-4,100 UAH) per night.
  
  

Prices for meals in Lviv

• Cooking on your own: $100-$200 (≈4,100-8,200 UAH) per month.
  
• Eating out:
  
• Lunch in a budget cafe: $5-$10 (≈205-410 UAH).
  
• Dinner in a restaurant: $15-$40 (≈615-1,640 UAH).
  
  

How much do utilities cost in Lviv?

• $50-$150 (≈2,050-6,150 UAH) per month.
  
  

How much does it cost to travel in Lviv

• Public transportation: $10-$30 (≈410-1,230 UAH) per month.
  
• Taxis: $2-$10 (≈82-410 UAH) per trip.
  
• Gasoline: $1.4-$1.7 (≈57-70 UAH) per liter.
  
  

Entertainment and leisure in Lviv

• Movie tickets: $3-$8 (≈123-328 UAH).
  
• Fitness club: $20-$50 (≈820-2,050 UAH) per month.
  
  

Summary of expenses

The average amount of expenses for a comfortable stay in Lviv is $700-$1400 (≈28,700-57,400 UAH) per person.

When choosing a city for a temporary or long-term stay in Ukraine, everyone should be aware not only of the cost of living, but also of the security factors in a particular Ukrainian city. And in order to maximize the safety of your stay in Ukraine during Russia's military aggression, you should take care of insurance with guaranteed coverage of military risks. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can quickly and conveniently apply online for a special policy that will allow you to be financially secure in turbulent Ukraine.

Just a reminder. The cost of living in Ukraine, with all its difficulties associated with Russian aggression, is one of the lowest in the world, while the cost of living in Europe varies significantly.  

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