Artwork is the best buy. Top-quality paintings,
ceramics and
jewelry may be purchased quite cheaply at
galleries or direct from
artists on the street. Avoid the state shops, which have dull merchandise.
Shopping hours Large state or department stores tend to open Monday toFriday 0800-1900, whereas small boutiques are generally open 0900-1800.Some shops stay open as late as 2000. Smaller shops may close for an hour at lunch, usually from 1300-1400 or 1400-1500.
Currency Information:CurrencyHryvnya (UAH) =
100 kopiyok (singular: kopiyka). Notes are in denominations of UAH500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of UAH1 and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiyok.
Currency ExchangeMoney should only be changed at currency booths on the street or in banks. It is advisable to keep receipts showing money changed. Changing money with black-market traders is not recommended and can be dangerous.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsNot readily accepted. Only a few restaurants and hotels will accept them. Travelers should be aware there is a high level of credit card fraud.
Traveller's ChequesNot generally advised. If taken, they should be made out in US Dollars.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0930-1730.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | UAH12.48 |
| $1.00= | UAH8.30 |
| €1.00= | UAH11.35 |
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