Kyiv vs Manchester Cost of Living
Kyiv (Ukraine) · Overall index 29.1 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 98% more expensive than Kyiv.
- Rent in Manchester is 140% more expensive than in Kyiv.
- Transport in Manchester is 107% more expensive than in Kyiv.
| Item | Kyiv | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +140% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $706 | $1,708 | +142% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $438 | $1,022 | +133% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,256 | $2,649 | +111% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $774 | $2,136 | +176% |
| Groceries | +87% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.54 | $0.92 | +70% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.4 | $2.87 | +105% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.86 | $3.33 | +79% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.95 | $3.32 | +70% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.45 | $11.2 | +106% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.56 | $10.4 | +87% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.7 | $15.1 | +125% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.37 | $3.94 | +66% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.83 | $1.37 | +65% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.9 | $3.67 | +93% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.96 | $4.39 | +124% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.13 | $2.22 | +96% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.11 | $2 | +80% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.12 | $2.08 | +86% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.01 | $1.88 | +86% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.63 | $10.5 | +58% |
| Transport | +107% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.74 | $1.69 | +128% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $37.8 | $73 | +93% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.26 | $2.89 | +129% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.55 | $1.22 | +122% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.59 | +90% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,567 | $17,866 | +87% |
| Dining out | +106% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.15 | $14.8 | +107% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $41.4 | $87 | +110% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.96 | $8.79 | +122% |
| Cappuccino | $1.92 | $4.09 | +113% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.94 | $2 | +113% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.13 | $4.51 | +112% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.95 | $5.43 | +84% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.67 | $1.27 | +90% |
| Telecom | +64% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $26.4 | $49 | +86% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.9 | $46.5 | +61% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.28 | +75% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.45 | $10.4 | +40% |
| Utilities & household | +90% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $65.6 | $122 | +86% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.17 | +89% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.68 | $3.22 | +92% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.57 | $1.09 | +91% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.53 | $18 | +111% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $66.4 | +99% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.79 | $10.2 | +50% |
| Men's haircut | $12.3 | $24.6 | +100% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.89 | $20 | +125% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $885 | $1,443 | +63% |
3,108 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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