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Overview
Ukraine🇺🇦
At a Glance
How Ukraine compares across key indices
Cost of Living
27 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
25/100
Healthcare
59/100
Quality of Life
80/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Ukraine
Cost of Living
27
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
20
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
27
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
28
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in Ukraine - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
25/100
Crime Index
80/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Ukraine
Ukraine has 300 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $574 in Kremenchuk to $720 in Kyiv. Obolon leads on safety, scoring 25/100. Kharkiv ranks highest for quality of life at 85/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Kremenchuk
$574/mo
Safest
Obolon
25/100
Best Quality of Life
Kharkiv
85/200
Best Healthcare
Kyiv
74/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 300 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | $720 | 18/100 | 84/200 | 74/100 | 41 |
| Kharkiv | $628 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 66/100 | 35 |
| Odesa | $618 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 65/100 | 34 |
| Dnipro | $617 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 65/100 | 33 |
| Donetsk | $615 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 65/100 | 33 |
| Lviv | $608 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 64/100 | 32 |
| Zaporizhzhya | $608 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 64/100 | 32 |
| Kryvyy Rih | $603 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 64/100 | 32 |
| Sevastopol | $601 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 63/100 | 31 |
| Mykolayiv | $596 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 63/100 | 31 |
| Vinnytsya | $594 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 30 |
| Saltivka | $592 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 30 |
| Luhansk | $592 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 30 |
| Desna | $589 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 30 |
| Dniprovskyi | $589 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 30 |
| Pravyi Bereh | $588 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 29 |
| Darnytsya | $587 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 29 |
| Svyatoshyn | $587 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 29 |
| Makiyivka | $587 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 29 |
| Simferopol | $587 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 62/100 | 29 |
| Obolon | $585 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 29 |
| Chernihiv | $582 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 29 |
| Solomyansk | $582 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 29 |
| Poltava | $582 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 29 |
| Khmelnytskyi | $581 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 29 |
| Cherkasy | $581 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Chernivtsi | $580 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Zhytomyr | $580 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Sumy | $579 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Holosiyiv | $579 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Rivne | $578 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Vyhurivshchyna-Troyeshchyna | $577 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Horlivka | $577 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Ivano-Frankivsk | $577 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 61/100 | 28 |
| Mariupol | $576 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 60/100 | 28 |
| Kamyanske | $576 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 60/100 | 28 |
| Ternopil | $576 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 60/100 | 28 |
| Shevchenkivskyi | $575 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 60/100 | 28 |
| Kropyvnytskyi | $575 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 60/100 | 28 |
| Kremenchuk | $574 | 25/100 | 85/200 | 60/100 | 28 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
35 verified school profiles across 8 cities in Ukraine — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
"European Collegium" Private Educational Institution LLC
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KyivAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Academy of Contemporary Education
Verified
KyivAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Architecture And Engineering Collegium
Verified
KyivAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Bilingual International STEM School
Verified
LvivAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
British International School, Dnipropetrovsk
Verified
DnipropetrovskAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
11 more verified schools in Ukraine are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Ukraine
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Ukraine
Pollution Index
30/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
14.9ug/m3
Good
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Ukraine, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Ukraine?
Ukraine has a cost of living index of 27 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $553 in Kindrativskyi and reach $720 in Kyiv.
What is the cheapest city in Ukraine for expats?
Kindrativskyi is the most affordable city in Ukraine in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $553 for a single person including rent. Kalmiuskyi is the next most affordable at $553/mo.
Is Ukraine safe for expats?
Ukraine has a safety index of 25/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Obolon scores highest on safety at 25/100.
What is the best city in Ukraine for expats and digital nomads?
Kharkiv ranks highest for quality of life in Ukraine, scoring 85/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $628/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Kindrativskyi offers the lowest monthly costs at $553/mo.
How good is healthcare in Ukraine?
Ukraine scores 59/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Ukraine cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Ukraine's cost of living is roughly 73% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 80% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Ukraine?
Ukraine has a pollution index of 30/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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