Expat Guide to Living in Kiev

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Kiev handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Kiev by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Kiev Reports

What are people's priorities in Kiev - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Kiev:

Living in Kiev, Ukraine

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Kiev? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Kiev? Help others moving to Kiev by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Kiev with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Kiev, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality of Living in Kiev Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Kiev. If you are already living in Kiev, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Kiev:

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Kiev, Ukraine

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Kiev by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Kiev? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Kiev by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Kiev? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Kiev? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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