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Cost of Living in Ukraine for Students

One of the most affordable countries for students in Europe. Here is a complete breakdown of what to expect.

🏠 Accommodation

University dormitory$30-100/month
Shared apartment (room)$100-200/month
Private studio apartment$200-400/month
Luxury apartment$400-800/month

🍽️ Food & Groceries

University cafeteria meal$1-3 per meal
Restaurant meal$4-10
Monthly groceries$80-150
Monthly food budget$100-200

🚌 Transport

Monthly metro/bus pass$10-15
Single metro ticket$0.30-0.50
Taxi (5km ride)$2-4
Monthly transport budget$20-40

📱 Phone & Internet

Local SIM card$2-5
Monthly phone plan (data+calls)$5-15
Home internet$10-15/month
Total monthly$15-30

💰 Monthly Budget Summary

CityDormitoryPrivate AptFoodOtherTotal (Dorm)Total (Apt)
Kyiv$80-120$250-400$150-200$80-120$310-440$480-720
Lviv$60-100$200-350$120-180$60-100$240-380$380-630
Kharkiv$40-80$150-280$100-160$50-80$190-320$300-520
Odessa$60-100$180-300$120-180$60-90$240-370$360-570
Ternopil / Sumy$30-60$100-200$100-150$40-70$170-280$240-420

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