Living standards of Ukrainian refugees are improving

The financial and social situation of Ukrainian refugees is improving Ukrainians who fled abroad because of the war are increasingly integrating into labour markets and gradually strengthening their financial situation. This is evidenced by a study by the Centre for Economic Strategy. About 60% of Ukrainian refugees already have jobs abroad. At the same time, 54% of them work outside their speciality. The financial situation has improved significantly: ➖ If in 2022 only 10% could afford not only basic expenses but also more expensive purchases, now it is 35% ➖ The main source of income is salary or own business, which covers 56% of expenses ➖ Social assistance from host countries covers 17% 🔹 Level of integration The social integration of Ukrainians abroad is gradually increasing: ➖ 39% speak the language of the host country at B1 level and above ➖ 83% have friends or established social ties ➖ 75% positively assess the attitude of local residents