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Welcome to the forum Mark!
I understand where you are coming from dude. Huge step! It sounds to me that your intentions are real, as they should be. Go into this with your eyes wide open and all will be fine. Meeting this woman in person and spending time together is the only way both of you will know if things will work. She is correct, you must meet.
I got back from Ukraine in early August this year. Met the lady I had been communicating with for months. I had the same anxiety as you about travel, language, culture etc. The anxiety went away upon meeting Larisa. We spent 12 days together and got through most situations with no problems, as you will too. We are now working on the K-1 visa to bring her to her new home and future.
As to cost, depends on what you want to do and what you are used to paying for things at home. If you are from the US, things will seems very cheap to buy and do. Cigs-$1, beer-.50 cents, taxi ride $3-$5, ferry trip-.75 cents, eating out, little cheaper. Just depends on what you want to do.
Good luck man. Have the right attitude and all will go well.
Dane
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