Moving to Ukraine from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Ukraine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 67.1% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €67,000 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly UAH1,110,000 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 68.1% less
Groceries
pay 51.8% less
Transportation
pay 59.0% less
Housing
pay 78.8% less
Childcare
pay 69.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 68.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Ukraine?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → UAH1,110,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Ukraine cost about 49% less than cities in Netherlands.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ukraine compared to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Netherlands generally does better on environment, though Ukraine leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Ukraine leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Ukraine leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Netherlands performs better than Ukraine across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst (2016), Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Ukraine vs Netherlands
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amsterdam | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center
Can you move from Netherlands to Ukraine?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands and Ukraine. To live, work, or study long-term in Ukraine, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ukraine's immigration authority.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Ukraine
Visa Free
Ukraine passport holder visiting Netherlands
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ukraine than Netherlands?
On average Ukraine is about 67% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?
Budget about UAH277,500 for 3 months in Ukraine (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ukraine?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ukraine: 21.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ukraine offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ukraine safe for expats?
Netherlands performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 38.8 in Netherlands. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Ukraine compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Ukraine?
The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
