General Country Information ๐
| Capital | Kyiv |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Currency | Ukrainian hryvnia |
| Main religion | Eastern Orthodox |
In numbersโฆ ๐
| Female | 53.7% |
| Gdp | $200.01 billion |
| Size | 603,550 kmยฒ |
| Population | 44.13 million |
| Population density | 73.3 people/kmยฒ |
| Kids per female | 1.54 |
| City population | 67.4% |
Weather โ
| Winter | -6โC |
| Summer | 23โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
| Main Language | Ukrainian |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 11.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 30% |
Well-being ๐
| Air quality | 53 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.3/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Ukraine International Airlines |
| Main airport | Boryspil International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2.5 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $3/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 18% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 65.75/MBits |
| Tld | .ua |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 87.6% |
| Phone mobile data | $3.5 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Rozetka |
| Supermarket | ะะขะ |
| Pharmacy | Apteka 3i |
| Drugstore | Watsons |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Borscht | A traditional Ukrainian soup made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, and meat | 5-7 |
| Varenyky | Dumplings filled with potato, cheese, or meat | 4-6 |
| Holubtsi | Cabbage rolls filled with rice, meat, and vegetables | 6-8 |
| Salo | Cured pork fat | 3-5 |
| Deruny | Potato pancakes | 4-6 |
| Pampushky | Garlic bread | 2-3 |
| Syrniki | Cottage cheese pancakes | 4-6 |
| Kutia | A sweet grain dish made with wheat, poppy seeds, and honey | 3-5 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Horilka | A clear, distilled spirit made from wheat or rye. | $2-5 |
| Medovukha | A honey-based alcoholic drink. | $3-6 |
| Kvass | A fermented beverage made from rye bread. | $1-2 |
| Kompot | A fruit-based drink, often made with dried fruit. | $1-2 |
| Uzvar | A drink made from dried fruit, similar to kompot. | $1-2 |
| Beer | A variety of beers are available in Ukraine, including both domestic and imported brands. | $2-5 |
| Wine | Ukraine produces a variety of wines, including both red and white wines. | $5-10 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vyshyvanka | Traditional embroidered shirt | $20-$50 |
| Pysanka | Decorated Easter egg | $5-$15 |
| Petrykivka painting | Traditional folk art painting | $20-$100 |
| Hutsul ceramics | Handmade pottery | $10-$50 |
| Wooden toys | Handcrafted wooden toys | $5-$20 |
| Amber jewelry | Jewelry made from amber | $20-$100 |
| Honey | Ukrainian honey is known for its high quality | $5-$10 |
| Chocolate | Ukrainian chocolate is delicious and affordable | $2-$5 |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Womenโs Day | March 8 | Celebrates womenโs achievements and contributions |
| Easter | April (variable) | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates workersโ rights and achievements |
| Victory Day | May 9 | Commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Constitution Day | June 28 | Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine |
| Independence Day | August 24 | Celebrates the independence of Ukraine from the Soviet Union |
| Defender of Ukraine Day | October 14 | Honors the defenders of Ukraine |
| Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holodomor | November 26 | Commemorates the victims of the Holodomor, a man-made famine in Ukraine in the 1930s |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Segodnya |
| Online news | Ukrayinska Pravda |
| Tv | 1+1 |
| Radio | Radio NRJ Ukraine |