When you are dating Ukrainian women, most likely you are thinking about her moving to your country. But why not consider a possibility of moving to live with your future partner in this 45-million European state by the Black Sea?
Real estate prices in Ukraine today are at 12-year lows, with numerous expatriates opting for relocation to Kiev or one of major Ukrainian cities.
Current prices also provide smart investors with a high-yield, low-risk investment opportunity of a life time. You can even purchase a home in a European capital for less than $30,000. Can you get it anywhere else?
Real Estate Prices in Ukraine in 2015
Today’s prices for real estate in major Ukrainian locations are at the levels of 2003, reports KP.ua. “It’s time to buy”, believe experts in Ukrainian real estate.
The market has started slowly moving, but it’s not clear whether it is due to the fact that prices are about to rise or because more sellers accept lower offers.
The current price for apartments in Kiev is about $1190/square meter, the highest in the country. There are no apartments that are being sold for less than $30,000. Even studios on the ground floor, which historically are viewed as the lowest denominator, cannot be found cheaper than that.
The average price of a studio apartment in Kiev is $40,000. Compare it with any other European capital, and you will realize that it’s a golden opportunity for a smart investor.
Studio apartments (or how they call them in Ukraine, 1-room apartments) are considered to be suitable for a single person or a couple.
The price of such apartments in 2008 was $120,000. In other words, you can now purchase 3 apartments for the price of 1 from 2008.
The recent collapse in prices was caused by the Ukrainian currency losing 1/2 of its value in 2014, and the following financial crisis, which saw even dollar values of real estate to drop in 2014 and 2015, after being stable on the level of $60,000 for a studio apartment in Kiev in 2009-2013.
Costs of a studio apartment in Kiev, Ukraine (1993-2015)
Dollar and Euro Rule
Because of the problems with currency exchange in Ukraine, it’s not easy to convert Ukrainian hryvnia to dollars or euro. Realtors state that it’s not rare that a contract had to be cancelled due to the fact that the buyer was unable to convert funds to a hard currency, and the seller would not accept hryvnia.
Such buyers are forced to forfeit the cheaper market of lived in real estate, and choose a brand new dwelling, which developers are willing to sell for the Ukrainian currency. However, these prices keep steadily growing, just as hard currency continues to increase in value.
Having cash in dollars or euro for your prospective purchase will be a massive advantage.
Regional Real Estate
MegaCity offers brand new apartments for sale.
Prices for real estate in regional cities are significantly lower than in Kiev, although Odessa is an exception to the rule, being the Ukrainian gateway to the Black Sea and a popular holiday destination.
Currently a studio apartment in regional cities will cost you:
- Zaporozhye $15,000
- Kharkov $19,000
- Dnepropetrovsk $27,000
- Lviv $28,000
Costs of living in Ukraine are also substantially lower than in the nearby countries of the European Union, such as Poland.
Cheap Apartments Are in Demand
Rieltor.ua lists thousands of apartments in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities that are available for purchase.
Cheaper apartments are being sold in Kiev faster than dwellings of an elite class.
Because new apartments are sold for hryvnia, it’s possible to buy an equal residence on the resale market for half of the price.
Most experts do not expect prices to change in the coming months, and predict that the market is going to remain stable. Some specialists indicate that the secondary market may still slightly go down.
Open plan living where the kitchen is not separated becomes more popular for new apartment developments.
Ukrainian realtors predict that 2016 may see a rise in dollar prices for real estate in Ukraine. This means, if you are thinking about a smart investment or a possibility of a relocation, the best time to do it is now.
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Dear Elena
This information is interesting, even for establishing an representative office in the Ukraine.
But whom to ask for some more details ?
What about the follow-up costs ?
Water, electricity, rubbish box, taxes for property, insurance for property, what ever…
Is the property in Ukraine registered in any land register ?
Can you give a hint, who could help with such special things ?
Who is trustworthy and who is a rat ?
Thank you for your help.
Green Way greetings.
Christoph
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Christoph,
We are a dating site, and not a real estate business. 🙂
Maybe, try this recent invention called Google?
Alternatively, chat up a real estate agent on EM. 😉
Well, I am not sold for these prices. The numbers might seem low but if you factor in other things, it is just not worth it, considering the quality of life in a western city, clean air, pedestrian rights, etc. They park anywhere they want and drive in any style they feel like. While there may some fancy interiors, their building’s common areas, exterior, landscaping, etc. are all trash. Some projects in the western world are much better. And there is the political instability. For $60,000, you can get a decent one bedroom apartment in a collar suburb of some… Read more »
GG,
Do you live or lived before in Ukraine?
According to this website, Kiev apartments aren’t so cheap (http://www.uaproperty.com/search/?price_min=&price_max=&location=central&ref_id=) Maybe your Ukrainian site is catering to Russians/Ukrainians and mine is to Foreigners, hence the major price disparities.
PG, the graph shows the actual average “sold” prices for 1-room (studio) apartments according to the data of the real estate company mentioned.
Dear Elena. This was interesting for me to read. Especially because you start your post with “why not consider a possibility of moving to live with your future partner in this 45-million European state” In Juli 2015 I went to meet a woman, I had been speaking with on EM. It turned out by meeting, we where not for eachother. however, we spend 6 days together as tourist (she was from Kharkov – and now we was there anyway). I was amazed about cost of living there. I was so amazed I decided i wanted to live in Lviv. It… Read more »
Kenneth,
What a great story. I agree, you need to have some income stream. For people who can work online this would be easy.
Would you PLEASE!,,,, put the type of money with EVERY $xxxxx??? USD, HYR, EU or whatever. It may be clear to you- but…….. & thank you. ( frustrating )
Jim, it’s easy: just type “hryvnia to USD” (or any other currency) in Google and it will give you a form. Input the number and get the amount in the selected currency instantly 🙂