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 Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: HOUSING IN UKRAINE / UKRAINE HOUSING GUIDE |
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HOUSING IN UKRAINE
General
At last estimate, average housing space per capita totaled 18 sqm. The housing and municipal services sector employed more than 880,000 workers in the mid-1990s.
Before 1994, most housing and utility costs were covered by the government through a policy which was causing major federal debt. Through an IMF approved program of economic reforms put in place in October 1994, residents were asked to contribute a much greater amount toward there own rent and utilities. Unfortunately, many households were unable to do so. An average three-person household, living in a three-room flat of about 500 square meters was charged expenses of about $30 per month. The average monthly income of such a family was $50. In 1995, the government put in place a subsidy program to assist low-income families in meeting rising housing costs, but funding for housing continues to be a problem.
Expatriate areas
Popular area for expatriates community is Kiev.
Housing
The availability of apartments and houses in the country and particularly in these popular areas varies. Most expatriates rent their apartment or house; some buy their homes. Both options are available but mainly depend on your company policy, income, and the length of your stay.
Cost of housing
Varies from area to area and the size of the apartment you'll pay anything from US$ 1300 for a 2 bedroom apartment to US$ 3300 for a 4 bedroom apartment or even higher. The local currency is Hryvnya (UAH). |
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