Ukraine: cost of living

How fast are fuel prices rising in Ukraine?

Fuel prices in Ukraine were 46.2% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to the National Bank of Ukraine's September 2026 inflation update, based on State Statistics Service data.

The National Bank says the rise came from sharp swings in global petroleum product prices, which fed through to wholesale and retail prices. Gasoline and diesel rose the most, while liquefied petroleum gas rose much more slowly. Fuel was a main reason headline inflation reached 10.0%.

Official sources: National Bank of Ukraine: September 2026 inflation update

How fast are food prices rising in Ukraine?

Raw food prices in Ukraine were 6.7% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, and processed food prices 10.7% higher, according to the National Bank of Ukraine's September 2026 inflation update.

The National Bank says vegetables in the borshch basket rose faster because of smaller harvests and lower stocks, and egg prices resumed rising because of higher poultry costs. Non-alcoholic drinks contributed most to processed food inflation, after damage to production facilities. Cheese, sausages and fish also rose.

Official sources: National Bank of Ukraine: September 2026 inflation update

What is the poverty rate in Ukraine?

23.2% of Ukraine's population lived below the national poverty line in 2020, according to World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026. This is the latest year shown.

The national poverty line is set by the national authorities and measured in a household survey. The 2020 figure comes before the full-scale invasion of 2022, so it does not describe conditions in 2026. The State Statistics Service lists income and living conditions data under its income and living conditions topic.

Official sources: World Bank: poverty at national poverty lines, Ukraine · State Statistics Service: income and living conditions

Are utility tariffs rising in Ukraine?

Administered prices in Ukraine were 13.6% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, according to the National Bank of Ukraine's September 2026 inflation update. The bank says public transport fares, water supply tariffs and alcoholic drink prices rose further.

Administered prices are those set or influenced by the state, such as utility tariffs, transport fares and excise-heavy goods. In its September rate decision, the National Bank said some administered tariffs rose faster largely because of attacks on critical infrastructure.

Official sources: National Bank of Ukraine: September 2026 inflation update · National Bank of Ukraine: key policy rate decision

What is the inflation rate in Ukraine?

In 2025, consumer price inflation in Ukraine was 12.7%, according to the IMF. The peak was 48.7% in 2015 and the low -0.2% in 2013. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 3.7%, and Ukraine placed 2nd highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 14th of 165.

What is household spending per person in Ukraine?

The World Bank puts household consumption per person in Ukraine at $2,199 in 2025. No year since 2005 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: $11,266; Ukraine is 43rd highest of 44. Worldwide: 85th of 124.

What is the extreme poverty rate in Ukraine?

According to the World Bank, the share of people living on less than $3.00 a day in Ukraine was 0.0% in 2020. That is the lowest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 0.3%, and Ukraine placed 31st highest of 40. World rank, highest first: 59th of 69.

What is the poverty rate in Ukraine?

The World Bank puts the share of people below the national poverty line in Ukraine at 23.2% in 2020. Its high point since 2015 was 2015, at 51.9%; its low point was 2019, at 23.1%. It is 4th highest of 37 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 15.7%. Of 57 countries with 2020 data, 18th highest.

What is Ukraine's Gini coefficient?

According to the World Bank, the Gini index in Ukraine was 25.6 in 2020. Since 2005 it has ranged from 24.0 (2014) to 29.8 (2006). It is 35th highest of 40 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 30.2. Worldwide: 64th of 69.

What is food insecurity in Ukraine?

The FAO puts moderate or severe food insecurity in Ukraine at 32.0% in 2024. Its high point since 2015 was 2023, at 32.5%; its low point was 2018, at 18.3%. Europe & Central Asia median: 7.6%; Ukraine is 1st highest of 45. Worldwide: 47th of 135.