Next year, many Ukrainians will face increased financial difficulties as salaries are expected to remain unchanged while the cost of goods continues to rise.
The expert emphasized that the rise in prices will surpass the growth of wages, noting that the minimum wage in Ukraine is fixed and will not be adjusted.
Wage increases are anticipated only in the public sector, primarily benefiting top managers and government officials.
Meanwhile, nearly half of individual entrepreneurs may be forced to shut down their businesses in 2025, which could lead to market monopolization and further price increases.
The expert also predicts a rise in expensive imports, which will exacerbate the situation. Ukrainian goods and food products, already more expensive than those in neighboring European countries, are expected to increase in price even more in the near future.