Cost of living 2018 in Ukraine

Hello everyone,

As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and inflation in Ukraine.

Thanks to your contribution, future expats in Ukraine will be more informed and will be able to refine their budget and better prepare for their big move.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Ukraine?

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Ukraine?

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?

What is your monthly budget for groceries?

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Ukraine?

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?

How much does childcare cost on average per month?

What is your child's schooling budget per month?

How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?

How much does a gym membership cost in Ukraine?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

The cost is not good most times, they try to charge different to foreigners, they inflate, which doesn't make people want to visit, I think if they charged the same that they charged the locals, people would see the savings benefits to go and stay in different areas, see the country, they might get a few rich people, but only a few benefits, the rest won't, someone said once, if I'm being charged the same price as America why would I go there, the mind set for travelers is to get the most out of there money, so when they go and are being charged the same as where their from, but knowing that the cost is different for locals, they don't want to visit, and not having people visit because the prices are low, will kill your tourism, it's not like alot of people tourist have these places in mind to begin with, they think of warmer climate, so it's obvious... I'm in a area where it's alot of Europeans, from Ukraine, turkey,, Russia, and if they go back to visit and the price is raised for them only, you'll never see them again, the restaurant will not have tourist, and the people end up losing out, 10 thousand visitors to a restaurant paying what the real price is for locals, vs. 10 visitors buying unhapply and ready to go back and complain about what happened in that country and how their inflating the price because their foreigners. My statements are based on the effects it has on the normal people who end up suffering because of these scams. I analyzed what the circumstance is, what discussion I have had with those from European countries, about the state of the countries and then I analyze what happens in the country. I'm just analyzing a circumstance, plus for my own benefit I do research. This is what happens, this is probably why they say what they say.

If you scam someone in business you might get a little for a short while, but if you do good business you will profit a lot for a long time... Do what benefits the client and they will continue to use your services.

So check around, some people try to scam, find out what it is really suppused to be in price, and then find the ones you like that are charging the correct pricing and providing benefits, not trying scam you into paying them more money.

I read with interest about the scams in your eyes. I live in the Ukraine am British, i speak a little Russian and Ukrainian, and i have never been scam'd or ripped off. I can only assume that with a negative attitude brings distrust.
Don't get me wrong there there are a few people out for a quick buck. But hay its not unique to the Ukraine its all over the world, Americans will take your eyes out given a chance, brits will come back for your bones. Try and be a little more positive, be constructive and all will be good

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Ukraine?
- I paid $45,000 for a good size 2 bedroom apartment on the riverside with all modern features.

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?
- 15 cents for a minibus ride into the city.

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?
- 30 cents for fresh baked bread
- $1 for rice and pasta

What is your monthly budget for groceries?
- $100

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Ukraine?
- Dentist costs $35 for a filling of 1 tooth

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?
- $25 per month

What is your child's schooling budget per month?
- $25 per month

How much does it cost to fill up your cars fuel tank?
- 50 litre tank costs about $45

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?
- Electricity is about $12 per month

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?
- Internet is about $7 per month

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
- Around $1

How much does a gym membership cost in Ukraine?
- Approximately $95 for six months unlimited access

Hi, I will try to provide you some info about Kiev

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Ukraine?

8000-1000 UAH (350-380$) - without utility bills

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Ukraine?

$30 000 - $55 000

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?

800 UAH per month - $30

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?

2000 UAH per month - $75

What is your monthly budget for groceries?

4000 UAH per month - $150

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Ukraine?

from 300-500 UAH for 1 visit (usually 15-20 min)

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?

500 UAH

My average monthly budget is 15000-17000 UAH - $570-$670

In last 6 months prices rising on 15-20%, but in USD all the same. If you need to find more detailed data about pricing in Kiev, you can visit this resources: https://voyagestic.com/place/kievhttp://destinations.com.ua/travel/cost- … -kyiv-2018https://www.priceoftravel.com/152/ukraine/kiev-prices

Hope it will be helpful for you.