Great Videos. Been to Ukraine the last 3 years for 90 day periods including last year during the war. Very inexpensive compared to the $2,000 I pay each month for my small house....:) Been working on selling all of my things and by June/July will be living in Ukraine
I live in Georgia, love visiting Ukraine, but Tbilisi, Georgia is about 20% cheaper than Odessa. Salaries are a little higher, and the government is less corrupt and there is much less bureaucracy (so doing business is easier). For comparison: Your apartment would be around $400-500/mo. in Tbilisi. Heating is around $40/mo. in the winter season Electricity is around $20/mo. in summer Water is free (some places it's around $1.50-$6.50 when it's not free) Most places have no building maintenance costs (a few newer places do) Internet is a little more expensive ($30/mo. for 100 mBit) Mobile internet is a little more expensive ($6/mo for 12 mBytes per month) Groceries for two we pay around $200/mo. including having them delivered. Also, GLOVO delivers groceries here (not sure if they do in Odessa, and prime subscription is also about $3) Restaurant prices are about the same, for non-local dishes. I'm surprised how cheap Odessa is, I stayed in Kiev a couple times and it was significantly more expensive than both Odessa and Tbilisi.
Wow) Thank you for sharing all this useful information! I'm gonna do a grocery shopping haul soon, so that you can compare food prices. I think $300/month doesn't give a lot of context, since diets can differ a lot.
Thank you for another great video. I moved to Ukraine 1 1/2 months ago and love being here. I look forward to moving to Odessa later this year! In addition to the music you mentioned, I have seen “The Lords of Sound” a couple of times. Tickets are cheap but the performances are top quality.
I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $1400.00/month. Everything else like utilities, food (groceries or restaurant), and entertainment is about 40-60% higher here. Thank you so much for the video. I’m to meet a lady I met online in Odessa. We’re ironing out the details and hope the recent events on the border doesn’t rain on our parade. Good luck!
🍕 for a large is only $5.00 to go. Feeds two. As 🏠 and rent gone up. My rent is 400.00 a month water is free. Electric bill about 20.00 summer months. Winter 4 winter months 80.00 for a month. Male haircut 12.00 dollars. Grocery shopping about 300.00 month. More or less.
Thank you for the videos! Really enjoyed them! I had been to Chisinau, Moldova in 1993, shortly after the country's independence. I was an interpreter for a Chinese trade delegation, who went there for a trade exhibition (clothing, carpet, textile, toys etc.). I also travelled to Odessa, Ukraine twice during that trip. Great memories! I hope I can go back and visit next year or 2023. Thanks again!
Elena Plescan - EXPATS x PLANTS I think it will be a nostalgia "tour." So I want to stay at the Hotel Cosmos just like the previous time, visit the National Museum of Art, go to the State Circus (where we watched a show last time but I know it has been closed for a while). And of course walk to the cathedral and visit the park across the street. I also want to spend several days in Odessa. In 1993 we flew into Bucharest, stayed there a couple of days, then took the train to Chisinau, then took a bus to Odessa, then back to Chisinau, and finally flew back from Bucharest. I am not sure I would duplicate this exactly as it will take a lot of vacation time. But definitely will visit Chisinau!
@@redhead_inc I mostly cook at home. It started during pandemic, but now I enjoy doing it. It’s me, my daughter, and my son. I buy meat, fish, veggies, and fruits. I shop in a trendy but not expensive supermarket chain Trader Joe’s. I spend about $1500 on groceries. My son eats a lot😂.
@@redhead_inc Rent usually is the biggest expense specially in NYC. I have two bedroom apartment (living room and two bedrooms). Apartment like mine would be around $6500 a month. I own mine, but I still need to pay maintenance and taxes around $2100 every month. That’s why I need to move to Odessa or other Eastern European country.
The prices can definitely be lower for food, if you shop at bulk grocery stores/ the market, cook at home and don't go to restaurants as much. Also, you can save on accommodation if you're willing to stay in an apartment that's older, smaller or further away from the center. The big question is - is it worth making all these 'comfort' sacrifices especially if you're coming to Ukraine for holidays?
About your home maintenance fee, is it a flat fee or based on the square meter of your apartment? I heard that some home maintenance fees in Ukraine are based on size of apartment ☺️
Well, home maintenance depends on your apartment square footage, but things like paying for the cleaning lady or the security guard are flat. A good tip would be to ask upfront for all fees and ask for a previous month bill if possible.
I think you can... if you find a studio apartment for $250, amenities for such a small place will be around $100 and you still have $150 to spend on food. Not a lot, but if you cook at home - you can make do.
Think of prices in U.S and take 50 percent off, fuel is outrageous that cost same per Gallon as in California. Also, if you plan to party at the night club it will cost you the same if not more then in your local bar or the club.
@@redhead_inc 3.65$ per Gallon that equal about 3.5 liters. It cost 2000 hryvnas which is 72$ to fuel up mid size car. I am setting cash on a side for fuel expenses when I go there, so I am doing a research.
Hi there! Of course it depends on your lifestyle, but let’s imagine the minimal amount of money you’ll need. 300 usd for rent, 100 usd for amenities and 200 usd for food if you mostly cook at home. You have almost $40,000 divided by $600 expense per months it’s five years and a half.
@@redhead_inc Thank you for your comprehensive answer. It's very nice of you. I have just found your channel yesterday. More videos like this one please! I would be so interested of your grocery products prices in the city that you live. Do you think will you be ever planning such a video? Greetings from Polish guy living currently in U.K. :)
@@konskaporcja3889 Thank you for watching! I was actually thinking of a video on grocery shopping for people with different budgets. Subscribe to receive a notification whenever I post a new video!
@@redhead_inc yes but 300usd per month means not big city or big city but soviet bloc outside city centre. Not sure about odessa byt i checked the link you gave above ) lots of infation now
Hello, how are you, I'll be traveling to ukraine next month Lviv and I'd like you to confirm some documents please how can I get in touch because it is private please I mean no harm.
If you're living in Odessa as an expat - would you consider participating in one of my videos where I talk about expat stories? Get in touch with me via Instagram @redhead_inc
It’s just a habit. "The Ukraine" used to be the usual form in English, but since the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine, "the Ukraine" has become less common in the English-speaking world.
Hi Chris, if you're looking for 1 bedroom apartment in Primorsk region of Odessa - about 35% of them are priced under $350/month, 50% are between $350-$500, the rest - it's even more expensive . Here's the link where you can check that: flatfy.ua/search?currency=USD&geo_id=26&room_count=1§ion_id=2&sort=insert_time&user_polygon=90753
I am a Black guy of West African origin and also Caribbean origin. I am a Ukraine lover and my wife is a Ukrainian from Lviv. We randomly met in Lviv, while I was doing my shopping at a supermarket. I have been to Ukraine 3 times and visited Lviv and Kyiv. Hope to visit more cities in the future. I decided to subscribe to your channel because I like your content about Ukraine. I just found you randomly.
😂😂😂🤣 medicine in Ukraine is much better than in the same Europe, Canada or the USA, in these countries you can simply die in line to see a doctor or stand in your heart for months at a dentist or many other doctors, in Ukraine such problems do not exist at all.
Great Videos. Been to Ukraine the last 3 years for 90 day periods including last year during the war. Very inexpensive compared to the $2,000 I pay each month for my small house....:) Been working on selling all of my things and by June/July will be living in Ukraine
Very nice presentation enjoyed it. Keep up the good work
Great video, you are very thorough. I live in Montreal Canada and the cost of living here is more expensive. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Liked the video because it's quite well put together but mainly because you added the time stamps 😆😉
Well, I'm happy you appreciate the effort that was put into time stamps)))
Excellent video !!
Thank you! Cheers!
LOVELY PRESENTATION BY AN EVERRSMILING HOST. KEEP DOING THE GOOD JOB. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Thank you so much ☺️
I live in Georgia, love visiting Ukraine, but Tbilisi, Georgia is about 20% cheaper than Odessa. Salaries are a little higher, and the government is less corrupt and there is much less bureaucracy (so doing business is easier).
For comparison:
Your apartment would be around $400-500/mo. in Tbilisi.
Heating is around $40/mo. in the winter season
Electricity is around $20/mo. in summer
Water is free (some places it's around $1.50-$6.50 when it's not free)
Most places have no building maintenance costs (a few newer places do)
Internet is a little more expensive ($30/mo. for 100 mBit)
Mobile internet is a little more expensive ($6/mo for 12 mBytes per month)
Groceries for two we pay around $200/mo. including having them delivered.
Also, GLOVO delivers groceries here (not sure if they do in Odessa, and prime subscription is also about $3)
Restaurant prices are about the same, for non-local dishes.
I'm surprised how cheap Odessa is, I stayed in Kiev a couple times and it was significantly more expensive than both Odessa and Tbilisi.
Wow) Thank you for sharing all this useful information! I'm gonna do a grocery shopping haul soon, so that you can compare food prices. I think $300/month doesn't give a lot of context, since diets can differ a lot.
Your channel is seriously underrated.
Awww) Thank you
Thank you for another great video. I moved to Ukraine 1 1/2 months ago and love being here. I look forward to moving to Odessa later this year!
In addition to the music you mentioned, I have seen “The Lords of Sound” a couple of times. Tickets are cheap but the performances are top quality.
Great tips!
Wow, you did awesome research. This is a very thorough and informative video. I'm thinking about coming to the Ukraine to visit. Thank you🤗
Glad it was helpful!
I way in Odessa this Year and next Year i will go again , i like it there 👍
I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $1400.00/month. Everything else like utilities, food (groceries or restaurant), and entertainment is about 40-60% higher here. Thank you so much for the video. I’m to meet a lady I met online in Odessa. We’re ironing out the details and hope the recent events on the border doesn’t rain on our parade. Good luck!
Good luck to you! I hope the lower costs in Ukraine will help you spend more or save more
@@redhead_inc thank you Elena, I’m really looking forward to visiting Ukraine. It’s a dream come true🇺🇦 😊
🍕 for a large is only $5.00 to go. Feeds two. As 🏠 and rent gone up. My rent is 400.00 a month water is free. Electric bill about 20.00 summer months. Winter 4 winter months 80.00 for a month. Male haircut 12.00 dollars. Grocery shopping about 300.00 month. More or less.
Thank you for the videos! Really enjoyed them! I had been to Chisinau, Moldova in 1993, shortly after the country's independence. I was an interpreter for a Chinese trade delegation, who went there for a trade exhibition (clothing, carpet, textile, toys etc.). I also travelled to Odessa, Ukraine twice during that trip. Great memories! I hope I can go back and visit next year or 2023. Thanks again!
What great memories, what a time) I hope you’ll enjoy my country. Anything specific that you wanted to visit?
Elena Plescan - EXPATS x PLANTS I think it will be a nostalgia "tour." So I want to stay at the Hotel Cosmos just like the previous time, visit the National Museum of Art, go to the State Circus (where we watched a show last time but I know it has been closed for a while). And of course walk to the cathedral and visit the park across the street. I also want to spend several days in Odessa. In 1993 we flew into Bucharest, stayed there a couple of days, then took the train to Chisinau, then took a bus to Odessa, then back to Chisinau, and finally flew back from Bucharest. I am not sure I would duplicate this exactly as it will take a lot of vacation time. But definitely will visit Chisinau!
Regarding taxi service, I rode in a Bolt taxi in Odessa. Another good service!
Never rode one, but heard they are pretty strong in Kyiv. They offer many discounts to attract passengers.
Great video. I live in Gramercy Park area of Manhattan New York. Our prices are insane.
🙈 Let’s compare) I’m pretty curious how much groceries cost in NY per person?
@@redhead_inc I mostly cook at home. It started during pandemic, but now I enjoy doing it. It’s me, my daughter, and my son. I buy meat, fish, veggies, and fruits. I shop in a trendy but not expensive supermarket chain Trader Joe’s. I spend about $1500 on groceries. My son eats a lot😂.
@@annashrayer8730 thank you for sharing! Would you say that rent is your biggest monthly expense?
@@redhead_inc Rent usually is the biggest expense specially in NYC. I have two bedroom apartment (living room and two bedrooms). Apartment like mine would be around $6500 a month. I own mine, but I still need to pay maintenance and taxes around $2100 every month. That’s why I need to move to Odessa or other Eastern European country.
@@annashrayer8730 oh, wow 😳 so expensive
GREAT VIDEO!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thankyou
You’re welcome 😊
Hello thanks for info....you are pretty ❤️☺️
Thank you!
I am moving to Odessa in 2 weeks! I am looking for an apartment. What do you recommend?
Congrats 🎉 If you’re coming for a short while I would recommend staying in the city center.
My friend is from Crimea and lives in Guadalajara, Mexico. Same as cheap.
Great to hear that!
Prices in Ukraine seem to be more expensive than what I was anticipating, based on your information. Thanks for making this video.
The prices can definitely be lower for food, if you shop at bulk grocery stores/ the market, cook at home and don't go to restaurants as much. Also, you can save on accommodation if you're willing to stay in an apartment that's older, smaller or further away from the center. The big question is - is it worth making all these 'comfort' sacrifices especially if you're coming to Ukraine for holidays?
About your home maintenance fee, is it a flat fee or based on the square meter of your apartment? I heard that some home maintenance fees in Ukraine are based on size of apartment ☺️
Well, home maintenance depends on your apartment square footage, but things like paying for the cleaning lady or the security guard are flat. A good tip would be to ask upfront for all fees and ask for a previous month bill if possible.
Can 2 people live with a monthly expense of 500$ including rent?
I think you can... if you find a studio apartment for $250, amenities for such a small place will be around $100 and you still have $150 to spend on food. Not a lot, but if you cook at home - you can make do.
@@redhead_inc but not a new bldg. Maybr soviet bloc?
Think of prices in U.S and take 50 percent off, fuel is outrageous that cost same per Gallon as in California. Also, if you plan to party at the night club it will cost you the same if not more then in your local bar or the club.
Thanks for the insight. How much is gasoline in Ukraine vs Cali? I don't drive, so I don't really know the prices for that.
@@redhead_inc 3.65$ per Gallon that equal about 3.5 liters. It cost 2000 hryvnas which is 72$ to fuel up mid size car. I am setting cash on a side for fuel expenses when I go there, so I am doing a research.
Hi! Is it 1104942 UAH in savings a lot to live in Ukraine? How many years could i live there with that amount as a single person?
Hi there! Of course it depends on your lifestyle, but let’s imagine the minimal amount of money you’ll need. 300 usd for rent, 100 usd for amenities and 200 usd for food if you mostly cook at home. You have almost $40,000 divided by $600 expense per months it’s five years and a half.
@@redhead_inc Thank you for your comprehensive answer. It's very nice of you. I have just found your channel yesterday. More videos like this one please! I would be so interested of your grocery products prices in the city that you live. Do you think will you be ever planning such a video?
Greetings from Polish guy living currently in U.K. :)
@@konskaporcja3889 Thank you for watching! I was actually thinking of a video on grocery shopping for people with different budgets. Subscribe to receive a notification whenever I post a new video!
@@redhead_inc Subscribed! :)
@@redhead_inc yes but 300usd per month means not big city or big city but soviet bloc outside city centre. Not sure about odessa byt i checked the link you gave above ) lots of infation now
I live in San Diego, CA $2,500 USD for a decent apartment that isn't right in the hood. lol
You need leave S.D. You can have your own beautiful 🏡 in other States for less than that.
Hello, how are you, I'll be traveling to ukraine next month Lviv and I'd like you to confirm some documents please how can I get in touch because it is private please I mean no harm.
I am student and I will travel in December. I want to contact you please
no
it is not. i have lived in 6 countries. And Ukraine is not Cheap anymore in Cities. I live in Odessa, and food here is very high.
If you're living in Odessa as an expat - would you consider participating in one of my videos where I talk about expat stories? Get in touch with me via Instagram @redhead_inc
May I wonder? Why do you usually use "the" before 'Ukraine" in your speech?
It’s just a habit. "The Ukraine" used to be the usual form in English, but since the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine, "the Ukraine" has become less common in the English-speaking world.
There are many for less then $350 usd
Hi Chris, if you're looking for 1 bedroom apartment in Primorsk region of Odessa - about 35% of them are priced under $350/month, 50% are between $350-$500, the rest - it's even more expensive . Here's the link where you can check that: flatfy.ua/search?currency=USD&geo_id=26&room_count=1§ion_id=2&sort=insert_time&user_polygon=90753
Also, I would love to see Graham Stephan check this out.
Your beauty is captivating. 😍
Blessed is your boyfriend/husband!
Buna, esti romanca ?
Salut, sunt din Republica Moldova)
I am a Black guy of West African origin and also Caribbean origin. I am a Ukraine lover and my wife is a Ukrainian from Lviv. We randomly met in Lviv, while I was doing my shopping at a supermarket. I have been to Ukraine 3 times and visited Lviv and Kyiv. Hope to visit more cities in the future. I decided to subscribe to your channel because I like your content about Ukraine. I just found you randomly.
What a beautiful story! Take care of yourself)
Why say beautiful ? How about Lovely ?
Cheaper than Dhaka Bangladesh
Oh, really? That's great)
Only issue with Ukraine and Georgia is Health Care or if you have to go to Hospital for something major like any Cancer or Heart issues
😂😂😂🤣 medicine in Ukraine is much better than in the same Europe, Canada or the USA, in these countries you can simply die in line to see a doctor or stand in your heart for months at a dentist or many other doctors, in Ukraine such problems do not exist at all.