Kiev – Qahwa World
The price of a single cup of espresso in Ukraine continues to rise, reflecting broader shifts in the country’s coffee market. As espresso forms the base of most coffee drinks, changes in its cost directly influence café pricing nationwide.
Data published by Opendatabot shows that in December 2025, the average price of an espresso reached 41 hryvnias. This marks a 17% increase compared to the same period last year, while prices have almost doubled since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Price differences between regions remain noticeable. The Lviv region currently records the highest average price, with a cup of espresso costing 47 hryvnias, up 19% year on year. This is the first time in several years that the region has topped the national price ranking.
The Odesa region follows closely, where espresso is sold for an average of 45 hryvnias per cup.
At the opposite end of the scale, the Khmelnytskyi region offers the lowest prices, with espresso costing around 33 hryvnias, despite an 18% annual increase. Prices remain relatively moderate in the Zaporizhzhia and Kirovohrad regions, where a cup averages 35 hryvnias.
The sharpest annual rise was recorded in the Sumy region, located near the frontline. There, espresso prices increased by 26% over the year, bringing the average cost to approximately 36 hryvnias.
The Espresso Index is commonly used as an economic benchmark, tracking the price of a standard espresso to compare living costs, purchasing power, and inflation trends across different regions and countries.
In related commodity news, global cocoa prices previously hit a record high, with New York futures reaching USD 11,578 per metric ton. By the end of April, however, cocoa bean prices fell by 26% within just two days.
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