If you’re planning a trip to Ukraine, or even just marginally curious about Ukrainian women, you’re most likely wondering what women are like in Ukraine’s capital city of Kiev. It is important to note that Kiev is very much it’s own, mini-environment within Ukraine that is remarkably different from the rest of the country. As such, you should keep in mind that meeting girls in Kiev can be slightly different than meeting girls elsewhere in the country. Today, we’re discussing 3 things that EVERYONE should know before attempting to court one of these Eastern European beauties.
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You’re a smaller fish in a bigger pond.
As a Westerner who is (hopefully) well put together, you have a natural advantage being in Ukraine.
There are a million reasons for this. From the fact that you’re a more exotic commodity, to the fact that you can spend a bit more on dates, to the fact that you have your own apartment, foreigners definitely have an advantage when dating local girls in Ukraine.
There’s pretty much no cultural aversion to dating a foreigner in Ukraine. Compare this to a place like Serbia, where girls may sleep with you quickly but won’t stick around for more than a few meetups, and Ukraine becomes a pretty sweet deal.
That being said, this advantage is slightly less in the capital city of Kiev than in a smaller town live Lviv or Kharkiv.
There are some big, big ballers in Kiev. It has emerged as a center of commerce and industry in the nation. You can easily rent an apartment for $1,500 in the direct city center. You’ll see Mercedes, Audis, and even a few Bentley’s pass you by as you ride around in your $2 Uber.
While hanging out in Kiev, you may occasionally even wonder if you’re actually in a poor country or not. Some people may say that Ukraine isn’t actually that poor…but people are just good at hiding their money!
Now, that’s not to say that Kiev compares to the glamor of a place like Miami, New York or London. But, it does mean that you may not be absurdly above the rest of the population by simply showing up and making $30,000 a year online.
The positive side to this is that Kiev is absolutely massive, and that for every girl who’s jetset on dating someone with a Mercedes, you’re sure to find a nice, traditional girl who just wants to meet a nice man to date.
Believe it or not, this is surprisingly hard for many girls in a place like Ukraine, where women greatly outnumber men.
I’ve always said that dating a girl who is a 7 in the looks department, but has a pleasant personality and is infinitely better than dating a girl who looks like a supermodel who is superficial and intolerable.
But, not all guys share my same philosophy, which is why it’s important to realize that you’re a smaller fish in a bigger pond when living in Kiev when compared with Ukraine’s smaller cities. This is not only true in Ukraine, but in every country on earth for the most part.
Even still, if you want to be out in the market for Kiev’s top talent, you may have to spend a little bit more cash.
You may have to spend a bit more cash.
If you’re the type who likes going out, you may find that prices in Kiev are naturally more inflated than in other areas.
This should be obvious. After all, any time you go into a major capital city, you can expect to pay a premium on apartments, food, drinks, and going out.
Luckily for you, unless you’re the type who insists on taking girls out to eat every time you see them (hint: do not do this), then your dating life in Kiev won’t cost much more than other cities in the country.
What will cost more, however, will be your basic lifestyle bankroll. For example, apartments in Kiev often start off at $700 for anything even semi-decent in a centrally located area.
Even still, I firmly believe you can keep your living expenses under $1500 per month while living in Kiev, though that same $1500 would go MUCH further in any other city in the country.
Keep your vetting process top notch with Kiev Girls.
The fact of the matter is if a girl is living in a big city like Kiev, there’s a good chance she’s not quite as traditional as those living smaller, more tucked away corners of the country.
Some guys care more about this than others. Personally, if I’m going to commit my time and money to a woman beyond just having a little fun with her, she can’t be posing booty pictures on Instagram and have had 10 boyfriends since she turned 15. Call me a bigot, I don’t care.
This is the first time in history we’ve allowed women to have the same sexual freedoms as men, and I think it’s wrong.
Then again, some guys like a girl with a bit of “experience.” They think it’s sexy, and many men do not want to have to teach some barely 20-year-old girl everything she needs to know about being in a relationship, dating, and of course, the bedroom.
To each their own, so they say…
Now, don’t get me wrong: Ukrainian girls are infinitely more conservative and traditional than women from virtually any Western nation in existence. But, due to the cosmopolitan nature of Kiev, you’ll often find the more “slutty” types in Kiev who may have a few skeletons in the closet.
Again, this is day one material when dating women, and it applies in every country in the world. If you’re dating girls from the big city, chances are they’ve had less of an influence from traditional institutions such as church and extended family to moderate their behavior and prevent them from acting like Westernized, “sexually liberated” women.
Whatever that means.
In either case, when dating in Kiev, I find it more important to keep your vetting process top-notch. When you’re first getting to know a girl, be sure to discreetly probe to find out what kind of girl she’s spent her adult life being.
Here’s a few basic questions I’m always on the lookout for when dating a new girl I’m considering for a relationship…
How many boyfriends has she had?
Ukrainian girls take pride in remaining relatively chaste until marriage. The ideal number here is 1-3 boyfriends prior to meeting you. Keep in mind, she could always be lying about this (most girls do), which is why you should always keep this number in mind when she’s telling you stories about things she’s done in the past, vacations she’s gone on, and places she’s traveled to.
Has she traveled internationally?
Now, I hate to say it, but when you meet a Ukrainian girl who has extensively traveled outside of Ukraine, you should naturally be suspicious. Unless she’s been going exclusively with family, you can be sure that another man (or men) has been financing her travels. The average salary in Ukraine is roughly $400 a month, which is hardly enough for a round trip ticket anywhere in Europe.
This is more of a problem in Kiev, where you’ll find girls who often have explicit “sponsorship” agreements worked out with particular guys who take her on vacations, buy her gifts, and finance her lifestyle in exchange for company, and most likely, sex.
A few family vacations is nothing to worry about. But trips to places like Dubai, Monaco, Thailand, or Cyprus should always raise an eyebrow. The ultimate red flag are Instagram photos where she’s pictured solo in some exotic locale with no friends, boyfriend, or family members.
Side note: If you want to learn more about how these “sponsorship” agreements work, check out Tag-The-Sponsor, a blog that exposes Instagram models who engage in prostitution. It’s a wild world we live in, and this is exactly why you must vet accordingly.
This is not the norm in Ukraine like many may say, but it is important to note that it does happen and you need to be aware of it.
Conclusion: Kiev Girls Are Worth It!
Now, I hope I didn’t turn you off with my above observations on girls from Kiev. Kiev is a big city, which makes it a naturally more challenging dating market. Then again, I can safely say that it’s my favorite city for meeting women on the entire planet.
In reality, there’s nothing like going to Kiev and meeting women in person, as well as using online dating as a means of connecting with Ukrainian girls. The internet is a magical thing, as you no longer have to even get on a plane to explore the talent that Kiev has to offer, and can now do it from the comfort of your own home.
If you’re even somewhat curious about meeting women from Kiev, I suggest you check out this website.
Good luck out there!
-Expat Ukraine
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