Cost of Living in the UK
Before you decide to come to the UK, it is important that you have an idea of the cost of living in the UK. Currently, the UK has a high living cost, and although that varies depending on which part of the UK you are living in, be aware that it will be different to Ukraine and many other countries in Europe.
Quick comparison
It is not possible to give one singular accurate comparison, as this varies from city to city. Instead, to give you an idea, we have made comparisons between transport, utility bills, rent, and the average shop for one person from Kyiv, Ukraine, and five cities in the UK.
| Pricing Table | Kyiv | London | Belfast | Leeds | Taunton | Cambrige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bed apartmentin city center, per month |
£441₴16,038 |
£1,500₴54,705 |
££600₴21,822 |
££730₴26,623 |
££550₴20,058 |
££1000₴36,470 |
Basic UtilitiesFor apartement per month |
£1000₴2,771 |
£248₴9,044 |
£90₴3,282 |
£189₴6,892 |
£81₴2,954 |
£158₴5,762 |
Transportper month |
£7.90₴288 |
£160₴5,835 |
£55₴2,005 |
£75₴2,735 |
£62₴2,261 |
£57₴2,078 |
Supermarketper week |
£18.50₴674 |
£45₴1,641 |
£30₴1,094 |
£30₴1,094 |
£21₴756 |
£34₴1,239 |
All costs sourced from: Cost of living (numbeo.com)
*Supermarket based on Numbeo price list of; Milk (1 litre), Eggs (12), Rice (1kg), Bread (500g), Local Cheese (1kg), Chicken Fillet (1kg), Beef Ground (1kg), Apples (1kg), Potatoes (1kg), Onions (1kg)
Price breakdown
across the UK
Average cost of rent
Rent can depend on where you are based in the UK, how many people you live with, and what kind of property you want to live in. Generally, if you live outside of a city then the rent will be cheaper. Whereas, if you live in the centre of a city, it can be very expensive.
You can use rightmove or zoopla, amongst other platforms, to find a property for you.
Utility bills
Utilities are becoming more expensive in the UK, and it is important to know that most rent prices will not include any utility bills or council tax. The general average price of gas, electricity and water is roughly around £97, which is ₴3,537.*
You can use the Bills Calculator at comparethemarket.com to get an idea of how much your bills may be.
Supermarkets and daily item prices
How much you spend on food in the UK could be double what you normally spend in Ukraine, depending on what you buy and where you buy it. There are many well known supermarkets across the country, all with different prices which vary from item and location.
We have made a simple price guide on daily items for you, using the supermarket Tesco, which is in most cities across the UK.
