Renting a one-room flat in central Kyiv, Lviv or Frankivsk takes up to 86% of salary

Imbalance between incomes and housing costs

Analytics by RBC-Ukraine demonstrate the high cost of housing rental in the central parts of Kyiv, Lviv and Frankivsk. In some cases, expenses for renting a one-room flat reach 86% of earnings.

Situation in Lviv and EU criteria

The Halych district of Lviv deserves particular attention. Here, renting a one-room flat accounts for approximately 76% of the average salary, which equals 33,000 hryvnia.

For comparison, the Council of the European Union defines the benchmark for affordable housing, under which rental expenses should not exceed 30% of a citizen's income.