Ukraine (UA)
EU-candidate country with a resilient tech sector, very low day-to-day costs by European standards, rich culture, and a 2026 expat experience shaped by martial law, air alerts, reconstruction, and fast-moving rules.
Capital: Kyiv
Region: Europe
Language: Ukrainian
Currency: UAH (UAH)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 25)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them.
General Emergency
112
Police
102
Fire Brigade
101
Ambulance
103
Poison Control
Call 103 or 112 for urgent poisoning guidance.
Mental Health
Lifeline Ukraine and NGO hotlines vary; call 112/103 for immediate danger.
Domestic Violence
15-47 government hotline; 102/112 for immediate danger.
Child Protection
15-47 government hotline or 102/112 for urgent danger.
Road Assistance
Private insurers provide roadside assistance; call 102/103/112 after crashes.
Private clinic urgent care / municipal emergency clinic
103 or 112 for emergencies; clinic hotlines vary
Most expats combine private clinics for non-emergency care with 103/112 for emergencies.
Large private hospitals operate 24/7 emergency departments; outpatient clinics vary.
How to call emergency services in Ukraine
Use 112 for unified emergency dispatch or 101 fire, 102 police, 103 ambulance, 104 gas. Save embassy and insurance emergency numbers offline.