Who pays the bill on the first date with a Ukrainian lady?

Paying for a first date is an oft-confusing time when you don’t really know each other well enough to know exactly what to do. So, who pays the bill on the first date with a Ukrainian lady?

Well, according to Ukrainian dating etiquette, men should pay for women. It seems strange to western people, but that’s just the way it is.

Things have not changed just yet and Ukrainian men still pay for dates.

However, dating rules are starting to evolve, even in Ukraine. The majority of Ukrainian women believe that men should take care of the bill on the date. It’s a kind of test: if a man can’t pay for the dinner, how is he going to provide for the family?

A man should demonstrate that he is financially secure, reliable and ready to support, especially on the first date

Recent studies overarchingly show:

• 73% of Ukrainian men and women believe that guys should pick up the check. It proves that a man is considerate and generous.
• 4% of respondents say that the bill should be split.
• The remaining 23% state that men and women should pay for their part of the dinner.

However, during the last few years, a new trend has been emerging. Ukrainian ladies and men are growing used to the option of splitting the bill, especially in big cities.

Paying for dates and trying to appear generous puts a big hole in a guy’s budget. Even if one earns more than an average salary, it’s still too pricey to pay for two people constantly, men complain.

Maybe this is why Ukrainian men and women settle into relationships much quicker than people are accustomed to in western countries. It’s simply too expensive to go on dates for a guy who is paying. Once a couple gets serious, they drop external entertainment and mostly spend time together at home.

Please consider reading our other articles about life in Ukraine where we’ll sprinkle in lots of dating advice and insight! Remember to join Ukraine Brides today to find your perfect match. Love is around the corner and maybe just a click away.

Olga P

Olga loves travelling and learning about different cultures. She enjoys taking photos, trying new foods, and spending time outdoors. A skilled writer, Olga is a language enthusiast as well. She enjoys meeting new people from around the world and trying out new recipes in her kitchen.