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Kyiv, Ukraine

Cost of living · 2025 · Europe · Rent +12% vs 2024

1-Bed Rent EUR 470 per month
3-Bed Rent EUR 874 per month
Groceries EUR 291 per month
Transport Pass EUR 28 per month
Utilities EUR 101 per month
Restaurant Meal EUR 7 per person

Rent trend in Kyiv (2022–2026)

Cost breakdown in Kyiv (2025)

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Estimated monthly budget in Kyiv

Based on 2025 data. Includes rent, groceries, transport, utilities and occasional dining out.

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Single person
EUR 944
🏠 Rent EUR 470
🛒 Groceries EUR 291
🚌 Transport EUR 28
💡 Utilities EUR 101
🍽️ Dining out EUR 54
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Family (3–4 people)
EUR 1,869
🏠 Rent 3-bed EUR 874
🛒 Groceries EUR 728
🚌 Transport ×2 EUR 56
💡 Utilities EUR 131
🍽️ Dining out EUR 81

Cost comparison — cities in Ukraine (2025)

City 1-Bed Rent Groceries Transport Utilities vs Kyiv
Kyiv EUR 470 EUR 291 EUR 28 EUR 101
Lviv EUR 314 EUR 157 EUR 9 EUR 56 -33.3%
Odessa EUR 358 EUR 174 EUR 10 EUR 62 -23.8%

Other Europe cities (2025)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Kyiv in 2025?

In 2025, a single person living in Kyiv needs approximately EUR 944/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 1,869/month. Kyiv is considered a affordable city by global standards.

How much is rent in Kyiv in 2025?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kyiv costs approximately EUR 470/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 874/month. Rent has changed +12% vs 2024.

How much do groceries cost in Kyiv?

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Kyiv are approximately EUR 291 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

What does public transport cost in Kyiv?

A monthly public transport pass in Kyiv costs EUR 28 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

How much are utilities in Kyiv?

Monthly utility costs in Kyiv average EUR 101 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Is Kyiv expensive to live in?

Kyiv is located in Ukraine (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 470/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 944/month, it is affordable by global standards.

How much does eating out cost in Kyiv?

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Kyiv costs approximately EUR 7 in 2025. Budget around EUR 54/month if dining out a few times a week.

How have living costs in Kyiv changed over time?

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Kyiv from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 39.4% over this period (from EUR 370 in 2022 to EUR 515 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

What is the monthly budget needed to live comfortably in Kyiv?

To live comfortably in Kyiv in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 944/month. This covers rent (EUR 470), groceries (EUR 291), transport (EUR 28), utilities (EUR 101) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 1,869/month.

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