Kyiv vs London Cost of Living
Kyiv (Ukraine) · Overall index 29.1 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 187% more expensive than Kyiv.
- Rent in London is 393% more expensive than in Kyiv.
- Transport in London is 185% more expensive than in Kyiv.
| Item | Kyiv | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +393% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $706 | $2,992 | +324% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $438 | $2,223 | +408% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,256 | $6,498 | +417% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $774 | $4,097 | +429% |
| Groceries | +143% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.54 | $1.21 | +124% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.4 | $4.07 | +191% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.86 | $4.67 | +151% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.95 | $4.37 | +124% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.45 | $14.3 | +162% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.56 | $11 | +98% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.7 | $17.4 | +160% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.37 | $5.26 | +122% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.83 | $1.98 | +139% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.9 | $4.45 | +134% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.96 | $5.8 | +196% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.13 | $2.72 | +141% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.11 | $2.83 | +155% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.12 | $2.51 | +124% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.01 | $2.52 | +150% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.63 | $15.9 | +140% |
| Transport | +185% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.74 | $2.53 | +242% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $37.8 | $113 | +199% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.26 | $3.64 | +189% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.55 | $1.7 | +209% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.78 | +152% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,567 | $22,721 | +137% |
| Dining out | +169% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.15 | $21.7 | +203% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $41.4 | $106 | +156% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.96 | $9.63 | +143% |
| Cappuccino | $1.92 | $4.39 | +129% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.94 | $2.43 | +159% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.13 | $7.39 | +247% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.95 | $7.95 | +169% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.67 | $1.76 | +163% |
| Telecom | +103% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $26.4 | $51.7 | +96% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.9 | $63.5 | +120% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.33 | +106% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.45 | $14.4 | +93% |
| Utilities & household | +144% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $65.6 | $155 | +136% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.22 | +144% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.68 | $4.47 | +166% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.57 | $1.5 | +163% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.53 | $20.8 | +144% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $85.7 | +157% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.79 | $16 | +136% |
| Men's haircut | $12.3 | $27 | +120% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.89 | $24 | +170% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $885 | $1,856 | +110% |
3,025 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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