Kyiv is a safe city for expats compared to any other big city in Europe.

Typical for Kyiv (Ukraine) are:

People do not buckle up in cars and speak on the phone while driving (though it is prohibited).

One should not rely on any support from bystanders in case something happens.

Racism and xenophobia are present but seldom lead to physical threats.

For a big city like Kyiv petty crime is little. Best is to avoid any hustlers by simply ignoring them when they try to engage.

A great improvement has been the street police in Kyiv. They have undergone a U-turn since the introduction of a new police force in 2015. They now play a similar role as in any West-European country. Many officers today speak English or at least try