Poltava is an atmospheric, historic, green city where everything is so familiar and dear to everyone. Located in the very center of Ukraine, Poltava is a more or less safe, modern and comfortable city where you really want to live. Find out how much it costs to live in the glorious Ukrainian city of Poltava in 2024

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Poltava has always been an important cultural and economic center of Ukraine. This far from being the largest regional center of Ukraine is always bustling with life, and in 2024, Poltava is becoming an increasingly popular choice for IDPs. Let's look at how much a month of living in Poltava will cost for different budgets and preferences.

Renting a house and the cost of living in Poltava

The housing market in Poltava is quite dynamic, and recently, even despite the war in Ukraine, many new buildings have been built in the city that harmoniously fit into the Poltava exterior. Poltava attracts immigrants from Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and other eastern regions of Ukraine, and housing prices in Poltava remain affordable even with increased demand.

Budget accommodation in Poltava

Renting a room or small apartment in distant districts of Poltava will cost 3500-4500 UAH/month ($90-115).

Accommodation in a hostel will cost about 200 UAH/day ($5), which is equivalent to about 6000 UAH/month ($150).

Comfortable accommodation in Poltava

A one-bedroom apartment in the central or well-developed areas of the city can be rented for 8000-9000 UAH/month ($205-230).

Two- and three-bedroom apartments in residential areas of Poltava cost 10,000-14,000 UAH/month.

If you are interested in a better hostel option, it will cost 300-400 UAH per day ($8-10).

Expensive accommodation in Poltava

Renting a large 3-4 bedroom apartment in new buildings in the central part of Poltava can reach 15,000-18,000 UAH/month ($385-460).

If you want to rent a luxury apartment or a private house, it will cost from 22,000 UAH/month ($565) in Poltava.

Cost of utilities in Poltava

Prices for utilities in Poltava remain moderate, at the European average. It depends on the type of housing and the season, but on average, utility costs look like this:

A one-room apartment will cost 1500-2000 UAH/month ($37-50) in summer, and up to 3000 UAH in winter.

For two- or three-bedroom apartments, the cost rises to 3000-3500 UAH/month ($75-90).

Private houses in communal services will be the most expensive - from 4000 UAH/month ($100) and above.

Earlier we wrote about the cost of living in Khmelnytskyi and Zhytomyr

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Public transportation in Poltava

In Poltava, urban logistics is well developed, and several types of public transport are offered: buses, trolleybuses, and fixed-route taxis.

Interesting: Poltava has preserved its old tram lines, which are almost completely dismantled today but remain a symbol of urban transport. At the same time, there are no trams in Poltava.

In 2024, the fares in Poltava are as follows:

Bus or trolleybus - 10 UAH ($0.25)

Taxi - 12 UAH ($0.30)

A monthly travel ticket costs about 400 UAH ($10).

Taxis in Poltava

Poltava has a developed taxi system with different classes of cars, including electric cars and premium taxis.

Economy - from 50 UAH ($1.30)

Standard - 80-120 UAH ($2-3)

Premium - from 150 UAH ($4).

Dining in Poltava cafes and restaurants

Poltava is famous for its gastronomic traditions not only throughout Ukraine, but also in the world. Therefore, it offers a wide range of dining options - from simple street cafes with traditional Ukrainian dishes and fast food to elite restaurants of the national level.

Budget meals in Poltava cafes

Breakfast in a cafe: 70-100 UAH ($2-2.50)

Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant: 150-200 UAH ($4-5)

Dinner in a fast food restaurant: 90-130 UAH ($2.50-3.50)

Coffee: 25-45 UAH ($0.70-1.10)

The average variant of food in public catering establishments in Poltava

Breakfast in a restaurant: from 200 UAH ($5)

Lunch: 250-350 UAH ($6.50-9)

Dinner: 400-500 UAH ($10-13)

Elite meals in Poltava

In prestigious restaurants in Poltava, a dinner for one person can cost from 1000 UAH ($25), which is much cheaper than, say, similar establishments in Kyiv or Lviv.

Food basket in Poltava

Poltava has a rich selection of local products thanks to the region's agricultural producers. This has a positive effect on the availability of products and their price.

Budget option for a grocery basket in Poltava

For one person - from 2500 UAH/month ($65)

For a family of three - from 7000 UAH/month ($180)

Satisfactory option for a food basket in Poltava

For one person - 3500-4500 UAH/month ($90-115)

For a family of three - 9000-11 000 UAH/month ($230-280)

Full version of the grocery basket in Poltava

Premium products for a family of three can cost 13,000-15,000 UAH/month ($330-385).

Medical services in Poltava

Poltava has a wide range of both public and private medical facilities:

Consultation in a private clinic - from 300 to 700 UAH ($8-18)

Tests - from 200 UAH ($5)

MRI or ultrasound - 900-2200 UAH ($22-55).

Gyms in Poltava

Inexpensive subscription: 500-700 UAH/month ($12-18)

Modern gym with good equipment: from 900 UAH/month ($22)

Unlimited membership: from 1200 UAH/month ($30).

Note! Poltava has many parks, gardens, playgrounds, and just places to relax where you can do outdoor sports for free.

Leisure and entertainment in Poltava

Poltava is a cultural city, but always cheerful and with a twist. That is why it offers opportunities for various types of recreation: theaters, cinemas, museums, including the famous Poltava Museum of Local Lore, authentic excursions, and tourist attractions. And walks in Poltava's famously picturesque parks are a separate advantage of the city, which all locals know about.

Movie ticket: 100-260 UAH ($2.50-4)

Entrance to museums: from 50 UAH ($1.30)

An evening at a restaurant: from 700 UAH/person ($18).

Average salary in Poltava and labor market

The average salary in Poltava is 14,000-16,000 UAH ($340-385), which is the average for Ukraine. Specialists in the fields of IT, medicine, logistics, and trade are most in demand.

So how much does a month of living in Poltava cost?

Poltava is a city where you can live comfortably and without unnecessary expenses, enjoying all the advantages of an average regional center of Ukraine.

Budget option: from 8,500 UAH/month ($215).

Comfortable option: 17,000 UAH/month ($430).

Expensive option: from 28,000 UAH/month ($710).

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