What are the most challenging aspects of retiring in Ukraine?
We asked retirees what they find the most challenging about retiring in Ukraine. They wrote...
"One of the most challenging aspects of retiring in Ukraine is the lack of a comprehensive pension system. Many retirees rely on their savings or the support of family members to make ends meet. Additionally, the cost of living in Ukraine is relatively high, making it difficult for retirees to stretch their pension income. Furthermore, the healthcare system in Ukraine is not as well-developed as in other countries, making it difficult for retirees to access quality medical care. Finally, the language barrier can be a challenge for retirees who do not speak Ukrainian," wrote a member who made the move to Ukraine.
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"1) Tackling the old soviet-style bureaucracy when it come to getting anything done, like getting a "probisca" of residency, visa etc. 2) The language. Russian grammar drives me nuts ! 3) Cockroaches and the aggressive Ukrainian mosquito in the summer! 4) Crossing the road can be a little like Russian roulette, seriously they don't stop for anybody. 5) I bought a car last year and actually enjoy driving around here. The main roads are generally in good condition and very wide, however, the side streets are badly pot-holed and unless you have a 4x4 it's bad on the vehicle. 6) Despite the fact that I speak Russian to colloquial level, when I go shopping on my own, especially in the market, they detect immediately that I'm foreign and the prices, for some strange reason, seems to almost double. 7) I have to be very careful driving because the traffic cops love to stop speeding cars. Unfortunately, corruption is still a problem here and the cops always look for a donation to cover the problem. I heard that 2 driving offences and its immediate deportation, but I've been problem free so far," explained one expat living in Kharkov, Ukraine.
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What are the most challenging aspects of retiring in Ukraine?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.