Cost of Living in Ukraine for Indian Students

Student Living Cost in Ukraine

Overall Average Cost of Living in Ukraine

Although living costs for an international student in Ukraine would vary depending on various factors, here is an overview of the average cost of living in the country:

Cost of Studying in Ukraine

In Ukraine, high standard education is offered at a lower price, as compared to other countries like the US, Canada, UK, or Australia. While an MBBS course may cost you anywhere between INR 3,00,000 to 3,69,825, an engineering course may cost you around 1,70,000. 

Course-wise Average Tuition Fees in Ukraine

Cost of Studying MBBS in Ukraine

Given below are the tuition fee structures for MBBS offered to international students by some of the top medical universities in Ukraine:

Note: The fees mentioned here are subject to change.

Accommodation Cost in Ukraine

Accommodation cost in Ukraine may vary for different universities. However, it usually ranges between INR 3,000 and 7,500. The country has a lot to offer in terms of types of accommodation. For instance, one may choose to live with their classmates in shared rooms which will lower the overall cost. 

The cost of a private apartment would be comparatively higher depending on the location, size and facilities provided. In addition, choosing to live within or outside the main city will also play an important role in your accommodation cost. While a one-bedroom apartment within the city may cost you around INR 21,400, one outside the city will cost you close to INR 13,000. International students are also recommended to determine if the apartment they are renting is furnished.

Most students in the country live in an inn and do not pay more than Rs. 5,000 per month. Given below is an overview of accommodation cost in Ukraine:

Transportation Cost in Ukraine

The country has a well-developed transportation system, which makes all parts of the country easily accessible to all. Local transportation includes trolleybuses, trams, buses and taxis that may cost one around Rs. 11 per ride. Subways are also highly functional in Ukraine, especially in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk.

For air travel within the country (over a 500 km distance), one can buy tickets for approximately INR 4,000 to 5,000. If travelling out of the country, one may choose either international railway connections or international bus routes to countries like Germany, Poland, Check, Slovak, France, Netherlands and Great Britain.

Here’s an overview of transportation cost for international students in Ukraine:

Cost of Food in Ukraine

A meal in Ukraine is extremely cheap compared to other countries, given that it is an agrarian country. A student requires around INR 200 to 4,000 to eat at restaurants. Other essential food items such as milk, bread, coffee, chicken, eggs, etc, one will have to pay not more than Rs. 100. Find out how much these food items will actually cost an international student in Ukraine:

Cost of Utilities in Ukraine

In comparison to other countries, the cost of utilities such as the internet, cable, and mobile recharge is somewhat low. Find the same below:

Sports & Leisure Cost in Ukraine

International students can easily find cinema halls to watch movies in Ukraine. One seat at the movies will cost one around Rs. 250. Also, one can join a gym at not more than Rs. 1,200.