Turnkey apartment renovation in Kyiv in 2026 costs between 17,900 and 37,200 UAH/m², depending on the finishing level. These are not abstract market estimates: below are KyivReno's fixed-price packages with defined scopes of work and timelines. This article explains what drives the price, how the three tiers differ, and what a realistic budget looks like for a 50–80 m² apartment in Kyiv.
Why Renovation in Kyiv Costs More Than the Rest of Ukraine
Kyiv consistently commands higher renovation costs than most other Ukrainian cities, due to higher skilled-labour rates, more complex material logistics within a dense urban environment, and strong sustained demand. The Kyiv primary property market recorded price growth of 2–13% year-on-year as of February 2026, depending on the residential complex class, with demand concentrating around high-readiness projects with autonomous infrastructure. This demand dynamic directly influences contractor pricing.
The broader Kyiv renovation market covers a wide range. Some contractors quote labour-only rates starting from 3,000–7,000 UAH/m², while full turnkey renovation at the Comfort and Premium level starts from around 18,000 UAH/m² and can exceed 37,000 UAH/m² in the premium design segment. One Kyiv competitor in the design-led premium segment publishes rates of $1,150–1,650/m² for a complete project including furniture — equivalent to roughly 47,000–68,000 UAH/m² at current exchange rates, confirming that KyivReno's Premium package (37,200 UAH/m²) is competitive even at the top of the market.
Three Fixed-Price Packages: What's Included and What It Costs
KyivReno offers three fixed packages. The price per m² covers all labour from bare walls to a move-in ready apartment: demolition, electrical, plumbing, rough and finishing work, furniture installation, and post-renovation cleanup. Materials are selected separately according to each package's specification.
Standard — 17,900 UAH/m², duration 3–4 months
A full capital renovation from bare walls to move-in. The package includes: a technical project with utility routing and furniture layout, demolition and replanning, complete electrical installation with underfloor heating, plumbing with waterproofing and concealed cisterns, wall/floor/ceiling levelling, porcelain stoneware tiling at 45°, wallpaper or vinyl/laminate flooring, stretch ceilings, door and baseboard installation, curtain niche framing, LED lighting and electrical fittings, plumbing fixture and appliance installation, and post-renovation cleanup.
Estimated budget for a 50 m² apartment: 895,000 UAH (labour only). Rough materials typically add another 1,500–3,600 UAH/m² (75,000–180,000 UAH for the same area), based on current Kyiv market data. Finishing materials are budgeted separately.
Comfort — 26,200 UAH/m², duration 4–5 months
A step up: wall painting to lamp-standard finish (interior washable), decorative plaster, parquet board or vinyl, more complex tiling with mosaic and built-in wall shelves. Also includes bathroom wall heating, radiator relocation, fiberglass base for painting, and premium putty finishing. This package suits buyers in comfort-class new builds and resale apartments intended for owner-occupation rather than rental.
Estimated budget for a 60 m² apartment: 1,572,000 UAH (labour). This equals approximately $38,300 at the current exchange rate — consistent with market benchmarks where full Comfort-level renovation in Kyiv including materials and partial furnishing is priced at $400–480/m².
Premium — 37,200 UAH/m², duration from 6 months
Renovation based on a bespoke interior design project with 3D visualisation and material selection. Includes drywall ceilings with shadow-gap profiles and track lighting, slabs and large-format porcelain stoneware, decorative plaster and wall panels, parquet flooring, concealed-frame doors, cornices and decorative mouldings, marble or granite windowsills with built-in LED profiles.
Properties in Kyiv's Pechersk district after a designer renovation sell for 30–40% more than comparable apartments without renovation. A well-executed Premium renovation is therefore both a quality upgrade and a measurable investment in market value. Estimated budget for an 80 m² apartment: 2,976,000 UAH (labour).
