Apartment Prices in Ukraine and Poland in 2026: Where Is It Cheaper to Buy a Home, and What Is Market Demand Like?

Ukraine’s real estate market remains one of the most affordable in Europe. Find out how much apartments cost in Ukraine and Poland in 2026, where demand for housing is highest, and how prices vary across the largest cities

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Buying real estate remains one of the most important financial decisions for both Ukrainians and foreigners planning to relocate or invest. Despite the war, the housing market in Ukraine continues to function, and apartment prices remain significantly lower than in most European Union countries.

According to data from OLX Real Estate, in April 2026, the median price of a 30–40 m² apartment in Ukraine was $39,000. By comparison, in Poland, a similar apartment cost an average of $124,000—almost three times as much.

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How much do apartments cost in Ukraine’s largest cities?

Lviv remains the most expensive city in Ukraine to buy a 30–40 m² apartment. In April 2026, the median price for such housing there was $62,000.

Kyiv took second place with a price of $57,000. In Odesa, a similar apartment could be purchased for a median price of $40,000.

At the same time, the most affordable housing is traditionally found in cities located closer to the combat zone. For example, in Dnipro, the median price of a 30–40 m² apartment was $28,700, and in Kharkiv, it was just $25,000.

Analysts note that the security situation remains the key factor shaping prices in Ukraine. It is this factor that significantly influences housing costs across different regions of the country.

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Comparison of apartment prices in Poland

The Polish real estate market shows significantly higher prices even compared to Ukraine’s largest cities. The most expensive housing among the cities mentioned is in Warsaw. An apartment with an area of 30–40 m² in the Polish capital costs an average of $172,000. This is more than three times as expensive as similar housing in Kyiv.

In other major Polish cities, median prices also remain high:

● Gdańsk — $162,000;

● Kraków — $162,000;

● Wrocław — $146,000;

● Poznań — $132,000.

Thus, even the most expensive Ukrainian apartments are significantly cheaper than comparable housing in Poland.

Where is demand for apartments higher—in Ukraine or Poland?

Despite the significant difference in housing costs, buyer interest in Ukraine remains high. According to OLX Real Estate, demand for apartments ranging from 30 to 40 m² in Ukraine is approximately 23% higher than in Poland. At the same time, the situation varies depending on the specific city.

For example, in Warsaw, demand for such apartments is 45% higher than in Kyiv. However, in other major Polish cities, the number of responses to listings is on average 1.5–2 times lower than in Ukrainian regional centers.

In Ukraine, after Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv show the highest buyer activity. At the same time, Lviv, despite having the highest housing prices among Ukrainian cities, has a lower level of demand compared to Odesa and Kharkiv.

How has supply in the real estate market changed?

As for the number of available properties, the Ukrainian and Polish markets show nearly identical figures. In April 2026, the number of listings for apartments on the Ukrainian market was only 2% higher than in Poland.

Analysts emphasize that the main feature of the Ukrainian real estate market remains the impact of the war. It is the security situation that largely explains the difference in housing costs between regions.

Cities located closer to the combat zone have lower apartment prices, while western regions and the capital remain the most expensive areas for buying housing.

We remind you! Buying an apartment in Poland remains a popular option for Ukrainians. Read about what to look for, what costs to consider, and how to safely complete the transaction.

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