TomM60
American looking for information about Ukraine
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Lives in Aurora
Registration: 14 March 2012
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All advice is needed here! by Guestposter33
Hey Everyone! I live in cyprus and My husband just got offered a job in Kiev. The thing is its all very fishy or maybe I am being paranoid. They asked him to go over for 3 days to check the company but they change their numbers all the time, they ...
Yes, you found the same site I found. It's an illegal company run by Bulgarians. That's enough for me. I wouldn't have anything to do with that company for any reason. Read More
Pets in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Ukraine have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Ukraine? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
I can't speak about any animals except for dogs in Ukraine. All of my friends have the same breed of Ukrainian/Russian dogs and many of us have met at shows throughout Europe. All of our dogs are not only big guard dogs they are also part of the ... Read More
Current Real Estate Market in Ukraine by Valoric Fire
I am posting this question in relation to the political and social upheaval during March 2014, so any response please take this into consideration. I am generally curious as to how the current political chaos has impacted the real estate market ...
Hi, I don't know how anyone can compare flat prices in Ukraine to condo prices in the USA where the prices are as much as ten times what the prices of a flat are in parts of Ukraine. I paid $22,000 for a two room, kitchen, bath and small ... Read More
buying a car in Ukraine by dixie45
can anyone tell me, am I allowed to buy a car (for cash) here in Ukraine and register it in my own name ?
It's correct. I brought in a BMW Combi with a diesel engine and by the time I paid $5,000 for the car in Germany and got it licensed in Ukraine it was almost $15,000. Plus I put in my girlfriend's name and that was a big mistake. So far ... Read More
Importing my car from US by Esselchik
Hello everyone, I'm currently living in Ukraine and thinking to bring my car from The US to Ukraine soon and i need some information. I have read a lot of different things online but not sure what to believe anymore! I have ran into a dead end ...
If you are going to drive any distance in Ukraine then don't bother to bring a Camry you need something with a heavy suspension like a four wheel drive. I had a BMW Combi brought in for my use. It cost me a fortune in taxes to get it into the ... Read More
buying a car in Ukraine by dixie45
can anyone tell me, am I allowed to buy a car (for cash) here in Ukraine and register it in my own name ?
Why would anyone want to drive a Jag in Ukraine? You need an SUV with a strong suspension for their roads. I own a BMW Combi and I'm on the third suspension in five years. Read More
Looking for native English speakers for language practice by ElenaF
Hi, I'm Lena, I live in Kiev. If you have free time to chat or may be you need some help with interpreting in Kiev I can help. I do need English language practice. Hope to hear from you soon! Kind regards, Lena alenaf87@mail.ru
Check out livemocha.com or interpals.net You can find language help on either site. Just be careful of fake people who are not who they say they are and learn to block countries that are not English speakers as a first language or who ... Read More
Drivers License in Ukraine? by uatommy
Hello. Im living in Lviv now, and i need a drivers license... How? need some help :/
Yes, you need an international drivers license to drive any where in Europe. I'm not sure if you would also need one if you are a US government representative but as a civilian you do need an International Drivers License. The only place you can get ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Ukraine. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
There is a previous post where the guy has to live on $8,000 to $12,000 a month. I'd like to know what royal court you are living in because I'm in Ukraine six weeks out of every year and I don't spend $3,000 in six weeks let alone what you pay a ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Ukraine. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
Malikom, if you plan on starting a brick and mortar business in Ukraine you better find yourself a Ukrainian partner or you'll be giving your $20,000 away to the local crooks. I've already been through this three years ago. Read More