As you know, most of Eastern Europe suffers from extremely hugh rates of $ and Euro.

What can I say? Most of local people in Ukraine and Russia are in hurry to get foreign currency, but not all possible travellers know what exchange rates are.

Let me tell you about that if you are planning your trip to Ukraine in the nearest time.

2008: 1usd = 5.5 Grivnas (Ukrainian national currency)
2009: 1 usd = 9.4 Grivnas

2008: 1 Euro = 6.4 Grivnas
2009: 1 Euro = 12.7 Grivnas

The prices were changed for some food and lightly on restaurant service. Most of other things you can enjoy for the same price, but save almost the half if you have Usd or Euro in your pocket.

Tell me your thoughts about that