fireroller
Hungarian expat in Germany
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Registration: 21 December 2010
Moving to Barcelona. Just wan't to know the Cost of Living there. by Nitin Modgil
Hola! :cheers: I'm Nitin from India and I will be moving over to Barcelona before March. Just want to know that is 1000 euros gonna be a reasonable salary after accommodation? And is 600-700 euros would gonna be enough to survive there ? :huh:
Hi there! I ll try to re-inspire this thread, as I have a similar question: I hope to be offered a job (customer helpdesk at NSC-Global at T-systems) starting around June. Gross salary would be 22.000 EUR per year which is claimed to be 1400 EUR ... Read More
What's a good/OK salary for living in Budapest? by Kenyo00
Hello! I have a job offer with a large multinational telco company in Budapest, but being an expat and my wife having never worked here (that's why she left Hungary in the first place), I'm not sure what a good salary range is for an ...
As "good enough" is always relative, I guess it is up to native US people to compare US living standards to those here, but I may point out that there have been many such questions in this forum, I also replied extensively to some around ... Read More
Looking for English speaking job in Pécs, Hungary by Kenyo00
Hello! New expat looking for job in Pécs (very little Hungarian knowledge). Computer/electrical engineering background, 6+ years experience in electronics and systems engineering. I'm a native Spanish speaker, speak English as a 2nd ...
Being on the lookout for a job (in Budapest), I venture the educated guess that you might have some luck with yourbackground+language skills even in a relatively smaller place. (I realize, that my English skills belong to the highest category here ... Read More
Can 2 Adults live on 2000 USD net take home a month? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone, First off i see that this same question is asked many times on here so i thank those in advance for replying. I did search for a topic but i did not see one that fit me exactly so i thought i would post a new topic My father and I ...
I think I can totally agree with everything Marilyn Tassy says. Some info on local salaries which turned into thoughts on how it effects our society: Someone wrote, USD 2k net were around a "young professional salary" - I m sorry but ... Read More
Can 2 Adults live on 2000 USD net take home a month? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone, First off i see that this same question is asked many times on here so i thank those in advance for replying. I did search for a topic but i did not see one that fit me exactly so i thought i would post a new topic My father and I ...
First, nice that you move here and strengthen the "international feel" of the countri! .-) " Debrecen for a few months short term and start to look for a house right off." I do allow myself to make some personal comments...:) ... Read More
Can 2 Adults live on 2000 USD net take home a month? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone, First off i see that this same question is asked many times on here so i thank those in advance for replying. I did search for a topic but i did not see one that fit me exactly so i thought i would post a new topic My father and I ...
This is not true, as you point it out yourselv in the post. Former Eastern Block countries are significantly cheaper than, say, Austria, comparable parts of Germany, let alone more high-priced countries like UK or Scandinavia. About USD 2k being ... Read More
Offering private lessons in Maths or Physics (Eng. or Deutsch) in Bp.
thanks, but I have done so, already :) but the forum is read by different people - some of whom may "know" me anyway. The above link is not clickable, so here is it ... Read More
English only speaking jobs by Brandi Szucs
Does anyone know of any companies in Budapest looking for English speakers, but not requiring that I also speak Hungarian ? Probably most English speakers have this problem . Haha
job fair Wed + Thu: http://hvgallasborze.hu/en/ Software development does not need Hungarian in many companies. Also, the V4 region is a kinda known location for various SSC centres, eg. many jobs in customer support of various kinds and ... Read More
English only speaking jobs by Brandi Szucs
Does anyone know of any companies in Budapest looking for English speakers, but not requiring that I also speak Hungarian ? Probably most English speakers have this problem . Haha
For most Europeans, Hungarian is probably more difficult than Russian, apart from the script. Russian is an indoeuropean language, e.g. you have the classic preposition+case system well known from latin (English has lost most cases, but still has ... Read More
Furnishing an apartment - some advice please ;-) by gazamataz
Hi everyone. I'm just purchasing an apartment in the 7th district of Budapest, on the top floor of one of the old buildings. I won't have a car in Budapest and I wondered if anyone had any experience of furnishing their apartment? I'm ...
One cheap maker is L&O bútor: http://www.holtalalok.hu/index.php?act=akcio_alkategoria&cat=54 around 5 min walk from Blaha Lujza tér: 1081 Budapest, Népszínház utca 20. Hétfőtől - péntekig: ... Read More
Validation of the proffesional title by Maiguelmedallo
Hi all, I´m a Colombian planning to visit Hungary for a while, I was wondering how or where can I find information about how to make my professional title valid there? Thanks a lot, Hope you can help. Maiguel
Best to surf the universities page, if no info found, then ask the university. As you are potentially gonna pay them, they may be eager to answer this standard question. Also FB groups of that uni are a good source of such info. But I actually ... Read More
Validation of the proffesional title by Maiguelmedallo
Hi all, I´m a Colombian planning to visit Hungary for a while, I was wondering how or where can I find information about how to make my professional title valid there? Thanks a lot, Hope you can help. Maiguel
You should be more explicit to get meaningful information in a forum. Do you simply wonder, if saying "dr. XY" on your business card is legally ok in here (nobody cares)? Or do you want to apply to a company as an engineer?(which does not ... Read More
Offering private lessons in Maths or Physics (Eng. or Deutsch) in Bp.
Dear All, I thought, this is the right audience for my newest enterprise: Sometimes even the hard working students have to struggle with mathematics and physics. Depending on your previous location, you may experience a rise in the required levels ... Read More
you can donate for gov't independent NGOs and press by fireroller
As I feel that my last post on the elections has awaken some interest, I feel that it is my duty to point out how those who feel compelled, can support the (re-)westernisation of Hungarian society. If you feel that a more democratic "Open ...
You are writing down interesting thoughts, and you being foreign-raised makes them more unique. But for me, it somehow does not seem to refer to hungary (but I am tired, too). I do not see it the way "Hungary is not in the west, but it must be ... Read More
6 months of Hungary!
welcome to Hungary hope you still like it:) Read More
you can donate for gov't independent NGOs and press
As I feel that my last post on the elections has awaken some interest, I feel that it is my duty to point out how those who feel compelled, can support the (re-)westernisation of Hungarian society. If you feel that a more democratic "Open ... Read More
EU-citizens eligible to VOTE ON SUNDAY(12th) at local/Municipal level by fireroller
A FAQ of the official election office page : http://valasztas.hu/en/onkval2014/426/426_0.html I can describe the voting system for BUDAPEST, AFAIK (trying to understand myself): You can vote for persons at 3 levels: local constituency - district - ...
Seriously, what sort of democracy is this?? After extensive net-search in Hungarian(my native), the only serious description of the election system I found is... the text of the election law! I did not have time to read and understand the ... Read More
Debrecen good place to live? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone, My father(he is 57) and i(i am 34) are moving to Hungary next year and we are figuring out what city to start with. Of course Budapest is the capital and where most expats start with due to it being so international and established. ...
Perhaps you could also consider a place near Budapest, like the town of Gödöllő? (Szentendre is nice but a bit touristic, hence expensive, perhaps with notable exceptions - probably Dezső can tell you more about it). There are ... Read More
Debrecen good place to live? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone, My father(he is 57) and i(i am 34) are moving to Hungary next year and we are figuring out what city to start with. Of course Budapest is the capital and where most expats start with due to it being so international and established. ...
I should to mention that my profile pic is also from Debrecen: I am standing at the main entrance of the Aula in the doctoral gown of the University:) It was a nice ceremony - rituals are important there. (In Humboldt University Berlin where I ... Read More
EU-citizens eligible to VOTE ON SUNDAY(12th) at local/Municipal level by fireroller
A FAQ of the official election office page : http://valasztas.hu/en/onkval2014/426/426_0.html I can describe the voting system for BUDAPEST, AFAIK (trying to understand myself): You can vote for persons at 3 levels: local constituency - district - ...
Not quite. Locally, there is variety. Especially in Budapest, there are many local constituencies which were never won by Fidesz, the most extreme being the famous XIII.ker (which is incidentally where I grew up), which, as a whole, was always and ... Read More
Debrecen good place to live? by GuestPoster115
Hello everyone, My father(he is 57) and i(i am 34) are moving to Hungary next year and we are figuring out what city to start with. Of course Budapest is the capital and where most expats start with due to it being so international and established. ...
I am not sure I can qualify as an expat as I am from budapest, but lived in Vienna and Berlin from ages 16 to 36, and re-immigrated in 2012. After a short interlude at our family home in Budapest (when I started being active on this forum), I ... Read More
EU-citizens eligible to VOTE ON SUNDAY(12th) at local/Municipal level
A FAQ of the official election office page : http://valasztas.hu/en/onkval2014/426/426_0.html I can describe the voting system for BUDAPEST, AFAIK (trying to understand myself): You can vote for persons at 3 levels: local constituency - district - ... Read More
Offer teaching/conversation in German+French (to nice people:)
Hi Conniiii ! Wir können auf ein Café gehen:) Read More
seeking Budapest room for three months by missustoad
I will be taking languages classes in Budapest for three months at Intl House, quiet retired teacher. Approx dates Sept 24 to Dec. 21. Anyone have a room, or recommendations for an older women on a budget? Wifi desirable, near transportation ...
And I am looking for a Room/flat for a friend called Cornelia from now for a period of ca. 3 months. preferably near Boráros Tér, or at the Tam 4/6 or Metro3(blue) she can pay approx 60k HUF for a room or 90 000 HUF for a flat per month. She is ... Read More
Flats/Flatmates
And... I am looking for a flatmate now: https://www.expat.com/en/housing/europe/hungary/budapest/54-flat-share/221784-flatmate-from-jan-for-80-sqm-flat-to-share-with-o.html Read More
Expat life in Debrecen? by fireroller
Hi! I will begin my new position in Debrecen, and... I was wondering if someone has some first hand experience how it is living there. Is there any expat population, preferably slightly older than the medical students? Did you find it hard to ...
Hm, I believe it is also strongly connected to living standards: I found it somewhat stretching financially, to live in a place with no network. For starters, renting a place is only possible with a flatmate, which is much easier to find in your ... Read More
Expat life in Debrecen? by fireroller
Hi! I will begin my new position in Debrecen, and... I was wondering if someone has some first hand experience how it is living there. Is there any expat population, preferably slightly older than the medical students? Did you find it hard to ...
I moved back to Bp. I didnt like debrecen to be honest, it seemed for me, it is hard to find friends if your not a young student any more... Read More
Flats/Flatmates
I just got this tip from someone on this formum (don't remember his nick) - looks really the thing we need now! roomatesbudapest.com Read More
shared flat Budapest from September until December
I am also looking for a shared flat sometimes in the near future. Read More
Looking to meet english speakers by cedlong
Hello, I'm an English guy and I've been here in Budapest for about a month. Would like to meet English-speaking people to socilaise with. Please get in touch: cedlong@hotmail.com Thanks, Chris
I want to see the ARC exhibition the next few days. Anybody interested? (my local friends seem to be busy or have seen it already). Its at Heroes' Sq and is free, too (which makes it even more interesting for me...) ARC is the annual ... Read More
Dancing Salsa by blueactiva
Hi there! me and a friend of mine we like to go dancing salsa in clubs. It's fun, really good for the mood and an excellent way to socialize and to meet people. Most of the times the entrance is free, so it is not a problem if you are on a ...
Is this Salsa Dancing Effort still ongoing? I did learn it many years ago. I just moved back to Budapest, and looking for work (and entertainment:) now - so, I am on a budget, so I am afraid, courses are out, at least for the moment. Read More
Security for small bussines in Budapest by Parachuter
I might open a branch of our little business running back home in Belgium but have serious concerns about security in Budapest. Can anyone tell me how is Budapest when it comes to security especially for operating pubs and night clubs there. Cheers ...
Why dont you come and talk to a few pub and nightclub owners? What sort of facilities do you have in mind, anyway? Read More
Budapest airport- Pecs
Train is a good choice costing some 5000+ HUF, but it does not work at 11PM... Other than using private transport(some 200km,2 hours?), the only choice I see is to get to Budapest, stay overnight, and start in the morning. Here you can check the ... Read More
district 12, Zugligeti ut Budapest by missustoad
can anyone tell me what is around this area i will be staying? Shopping, food, paper products, books? Those are my major interests.
I assume you are not yet in Budapest? My brother lives around there, so I have been there a few times, not saying, I 'know' the area tho. It is not quite as bad as Fluffy writes, he just wants to scare you off, so he has more Hungary left for ... Read More
Has anyone gone through the simplified naturalization precedure? by Regwo
I understand that knowledge of the Hungarian language is a requirement, but how well must I know Hungarian? I can speak it just under an intermediate level.
Sorry Karen, I would like to ask that you read the context before commenting. Paul quoted the text in the local language exactly as he was asked and the hungarian text does help for those interested in the subject matter. Please be reasonable on ... Read More
Security for small bussines in Budapest by Parachuter
I might open a branch of our little business running back home in Belgium but have serious concerns about security in Budapest. Can anyone tell me how is Budapest when it comes to security especially for operating pubs and night clubs there. Cheers ...
I am not a small bussiness owner as well, but do love to go to cafés (is your "little business running back home in Belgium" something along these lines?) and at least in my neighbourhood at Pozsonyi Út,distr. XIII, I do not think security is a ... Read More
Where to live in budapest
I did not look up where exactly your school is, but it is in my mother's neighbourhood. You have the more green-ish neighbourhoods in different varieties(attached or detached) up the different hills from Kolosy Tér (various busses start there, but ... Read More
Is a gross salary of EUR 30,000/ annum is ok in budapest by ayanbishnu
Hi friends I am an IT consultant in the field of SAP supply chain with 9 years of experience across the globe in various industry in the field of supply chain. Recently I have got an offer from a company in Budapest for the position of a IT ...
there are lots of similar posts, browse through them if you havent yet... Read More
Bank Transfers by fidobsa
I have a Forint account with OTP which I use for everyday living expenses. I need to transfer some money to a lawyer in Bulgaria and he asked for payment in Bulgarian Leva. I went to my local OTP branch but they say it is not possible to do the ...
Last time I sent money abroad like this (from Austria to Croatia) was some 15 years ago, because it was so crazily expensive, at least compared to the amount involved. I know I can transfer eur from my german bank account for free to any other EUR ... Read More
Employment contract by drew16
I'm sick of sand and 40+ deg temps. Just applied for a job in Papa working the same industry and position I am now. What percentage of a cut in wages should I expect? I currently live in Dubai the cost of living is quite high but so are the wages. ...
Damn, I jut lost my text, so here is the essence: https://www.expat.com/forum/316-22-cost-of-living-in-hungary.html Of course, Pápa should be cheaper than Budapest. Calculating your net(Nettó) salary from your gross(Bruttó) can be done on the ... Read More
GoalKeeper
I am guessing, you mean soccer i.e. foci or Fußball, and not what goes by Football in most english sp. contries? Read More
Thinking of moving to Budapest by emrys14
Hi Guys, Literally just joined this forum minutes ago as I want to move to Budapest in September. I'm a 21 year old Englishman from Sheffield who is currently teaching English as a foreign language in Szczecin, Poland. But life here is getting ...
Btw., there are a lot of threads like "what are living costs in Bp." or "can I live on that salary?" etc. Even though I do not know Poland well enough, I find it likely that you will like Budapest after Szczecin - provided, you do not dislike big ... Read More
Will my US chandelier work on Hungarian electrical power ? by MOHCTEP
Should I bring the lamps and chandeliers with me ? Would it be a matter of changing light bulbs or do I need to rewire?
Oh I see... offtopically, when I spent a few months in old brazil, where weather is hot, but air conditioning has not yet totally taken over (compared to the US), the family told me their story about how it was impossible to get a good us ceiling ... Read More
Will my US chandelier work on Hungarian electrical power ? by MOHCTEP
Should I bring the lamps and chandeliers with me ? Would it be a matter of changing light bulbs or do I need to rewire?
As a middle-european, may I intercept that ceiling fans are not quite used in this region (perhaps as it only gets above 30C for a month or two, and people generally hate windy places; it is what you grew up with...) - but chandeliers are well ... Read More
Universities by You...niverse
Hi, I'm looking for someone who can just give me some advices about universities there. I don't really know what i would like to study, but physiotherapy is one of my option. I'm going to be in hungary in a week to see what I ll find. Meanwhile I'm ...
Just for reference for anybody reading this blog, hungary's best university is CEU -the Central European University - which is essentially a small, rich american private university and research institution offering graduate degrees in social ... Read More
Universities by You...niverse
Hi, I'm looking for someone who can just give me some advices about universities there. I don't really know what i would like to study, but physiotherapy is one of my option. I'm going to be in hungary in a week to see what I ll find. Meanwhile I'm ...
In case this is not obvious to you, at least from what I know, courses in English is are also a funding source for the unis, so they will offer 'popular' subjects, like medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering to foreign students for a nice ... Read More
Kindergarten in Budapest - do you know how those are? by monicap
Hi, my name is Monica, I'm Italian. I'll be moving to Budapest in October with my family. We are now in the decision making about German kindergarten for our kids - we seem have possibilities about Habakukk or Heidi - I would really appreciate if ...
Sorry, I cannot withhold a side comment on the name so confusing to you 'Zsebibaba'... this is sweet little 'Roo' from the translation of Winnie-the-Pooh (hung: Micimackó) by the ingenious Frigyes Karinthy. Word goes around (in Hungary!) that the ... Read More
Shipping personal items across Europe by EuropaExpat
Hello! Within a few months Im planning to move from the Netherlands to Hungary. I will need to pack and send personal things from Amsterdam to Budapest so Im looking for a decent and reliable transport company to do this. I dont have too much to ...
1. I of course considered the 'driving back and forth' path (pun intended...I think) even with a vehicle borrowed from a friend, but as you, I also arrived at the conclusion that it is too expensive AND tiring AND risky just for a few personal ... Read More
Where to live in Budapest? by Yann415
Hello everyone, Next July I'll be moving to Budapest for my first job (I am a student in business). My office will be located at Forgach u. 9 / b 1139 BUDAPEST, in the middle of XIII, but I understood that it is clearly not where I should live :) ...
"Ahah Fireroller, I was just saying that it is relative depending on people's judgement. " ok,ok, I will take that as an answer for now - but I'm watching you ;-p I totally agree with Phil S. Stine in that you *must not* decide for a flat before ... Read More
Epic romatic place in downtown Budapest by paco&bach
Hello beautiful people In few days I'll be in Budapest to meet the most interesting guy in the world.I have been looking for the place, some special place where we could meet, we thought about railway station, airport - but i came with idea to find ...
We are sitting on needles...!! Read More
Where to live in Budapest? by Yann415
Hello everyone, Next July I'll be moving to Budapest for my first job (I am a student in business). My office will be located at Forgach u. 9 / b 1139 BUDAPEST, in the middle of XIII, but I understood that it is clearly not where I should live :) ...
Hey Yann, what is this crazy-talk about "even if it is relative"? it is Budapest, one of the coolest cities in europe...! ;) - Are there districts to avoid at all costs? Both day and night?As we know, safety is relative, too (are you used to Zürich ... Read More
Where to live in Budapest? by Yann415
Hello everyone, Next July I'll be moving to Budapest for my first job (I am a student in business). My office will be located at Forgach u. 9 / b 1139 BUDAPEST, in the middle of XIII, but I understood that it is clearly not where I should live :) ...
Imho, district II (Moszkva slash Széll Kálmán tér) is unnecessarily far from your work, unless there is a strong reason to live there, why would you. District VI is obviously closer (I don't know how the local vibe is) - I do not understand how you ... Read More
Shipping personal items across Europe by EuropaExpat
Hello! Within a few months Im planning to move from the Netherlands to Hungary. I will need to pack and send personal things from Amsterdam to Budapest so Im looking for a decent and reliable transport company to do this. I dont have too much to ...
I had a very similar situation when I moved my stuff from Berlin to Bp. I tried putting up an 'auction' on this website. http://www.fuvarozzon.hu/php/aukcio_f.php?ID=382 It is one of those ebay-like sies where you put up a request, and get ... Read More
Aegon Insurance by fidobsa
I wondered if anyone here has had dealings with this insurance? A salesman from this company has had an email circulated in the Balaton Britons club, advertising that he can speak English. I enquired with him about house insurance and he has emailed ...
To me that just looks like a serious company's PR division playing the 'we are nice guys' card. They may be (trying to) play fair, but that why is that non-profit? Btw, it is not the website of their hungarian branch-as far as I know, the behaviour ... Read More
Epic romatic place in downtown Budapest by paco&bach
Hello beautiful people In few days I'll be in Budapest to meet the most interesting guy in the world.I have been looking for the place, some special place where we could meet, we thought about railway station, airport - but i came with idea to find ...
Hey Szöcske! yep, you are totally late - I already called dibs on the cave chapel ;-) but, looking at the picture, I am not sure if it is the most romantic place inside - I can't remember being inside though. However, the walk up the hill is, imho. Read More
Epic romatic place in downtown Budapest by paco&bach
Hello beautiful people In few days I'll be in Budapest to meet the most interesting guy in the world.I have been looking for the place, some special place where we could meet, we thought about railway station, airport - but i came with idea to find ...
I guess it also depends on the date (winter or spring?) and your taste, budget, age... I guess none of you is a local? As the above suggestions indicate, the hilly nature of Buda offers exceedingly great views to the Danube and its jewels, if ... Read More
Expat life in Debrecen? by fireroller
Hi! I will begin my new position in Debrecen, and... I was wondering if someone has some first hand experience how it is living there. Is there any expat population, preferably slightly older than the medical students? Did you find it hard to ...
Any update on the Debrecen expat community..? So far, people here seem to be either near-locals (>5 years) with no free relationship slot available, or students - so I have mostly gone back to Budapest for the weekend, so far. Read More
Cost of living in Hungary....? by nash786
I will be migrating to Budapest in a month or so. I'm offered a gross monthly salary of 100,000 HUF. Can I have decent life with my family with this salary. I would appreciate if anyone help me by giving a quick rounded figure for the ...
Please note that there have been a number of 'can I live on this salary' related questions within the past year on this forum, with rather detailed answers. @Juanito_33 : well, its all relative. hungary may seem 'very corrupted' if you are looking ... Read More
Someone travelling from Vienna to Budapest, in the coming weeks?
Depends of course, what for. In case you are simply trying to hitch-hike, there are sites like this: http://www.oszkar.com/login/hazirend.php The german term is 'Mitfahr[t]gelegenheit', lots of sites out there (some annoying, as registration is ... Read More
Public Transport by Gym-Kathy
Hi, I move to Budapest next month. I am deciding if to buy a car there or get by walking and public transport, any advise? Thanks Kathy
Sure, the Flying Dutchman is operated by a Travelling Salesman, according to the documentary 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. (P=NP was proven in the uncut version but then someone allegedly said 'this margin is too small to contain it' in the ... Read More
Black shoes by Yorkshireman
Hello all I'm back in Budapest to work and I'm in need of some cheap(ish) black shoes to wear. I've had a search of the Mammut and West End shopping centres and have only found Deichmann that was cheap enough, which has a limited range. Can ...
I am not a passionate clothing-shopper, but I thought, WestEnd is really not known to offer the best Bang-for-the-Buck, or did that change recently?t It used to be the shiny-expensive inner-city mall, perhaps that has worn off by now (we live ... Read More
Public Transport by Gym-Kathy
Hi, I move to Budapest next month. I am deciding if to buy a car there or get by walking and public transport, any advise? Thanks Kathy
I agree, traffic to the airport is somewhat below the current western standards - which would be having direct, possibly train service from the city center. I wouldnt' expect this too quickly either: While the rail tracks always runright there, it ... Read More
r banks in Hungary safe ? by sherif1986
Hello every body. I am just wondering what are the safest banks to deposit my money. I will deposit big amount and i want my money to b in safe bank and guaranteed by the central bank of hungarian. Any advice wll b appreciated ?
Hi! I don't think banks in Hungary are especially unsafe, but again, depends what you compare with. I guess, local branches of large foreign banks (Citi, Unicredit, all the Austrians) are safer than Hungarian banks. Among the local banks, OTP is ... Read More
Corrupt employer, reporting mechanisms? by kodaki
Dear All, I am in legal dispute with my employer, its a long acrimonious story.....its affected my health and finaces and everything. I am aware of illegal activity by this employer, in the Uk we have anonymous facilities for reporting fraud etc, ...
While I do not feel competent in this specific case, I feel it is useful to share my experience on trying to report on strange use of grant money to the NFÜ (government agency distributing and overseeing many grants, here being used to destroy our ... Read More
Public Transport by Gym-Kathy
Hi, I move to Budapest next month. I am deciding if to buy a car there or get by walking and public transport, any advise? Thanks Kathy
I always seem to cause controversy with Mr Fireroller. I did of course mean (or rather I thought it was obviously implied), that "crossing the river is a problem" when you are in a car (during the rush hour) but other ways are not usually a ... Read More
Public Transport by Gym-Kathy
Hi, I move to Budapest next month. I am deciding if to buy a car there or get by walking and public transport, any advise? Thanks Kathy
perhaps you can get a better idea by checking out the homepage of these, offering shortest route search. (try 'Lehel tér' which is a local hub in 13th Kerület, to, say, Moszkva...sorry, I mean 'Széll Kálmán tér' ) ... Read More
How good is the online shopping in Hungary? by onlyablur
Hi all We do more than half of our shopping online (food, clothes, books, electronic products etc). We are moving to Hungary soon, and I wonder if the online shopping businesses are quite established in Hungary? How does it compared to the UK? ...
You might find it quite difficult to do oriental stuff. Some spices are unheard of here unless you go to the specialist shop next to the large market in Budapest. I had to bring lemon grass, thai curry paste and shallots back from the UK the other ... Read More
How good is the online shopping in Hungary? by onlyablur
Hi all We do more than half of our shopping online (food, clothes, books, electronic products etc). We are moving to Hungary soon, and I wonder if the online shopping businesses are quite established in Hungary? How does it compared to the UK? ...
Good to know of many of the inconvenience of buying online in HU - I can expect to do much less impulse buying when I'm there :) Thanks again!Hi and welcome - but I hope you don't see it that negatively when you are here. After the first overtly ... Read More
How good is the online shopping in Hungary? by onlyablur
Hi all We do more than half of our shopping online (food, clothes, books, electronic products etc). We are moving to Hungary soon, and I wonder if the online shopping businesses are quite established in Hungary? How does it compared to the UK? ...
Ebay.at isn't bad if you can speak German. This place is considered in "EU zone 2" by a lot of retailers A problem is getting stuff delivered at a reasonable price and an even worse thing is returning stuff - e.g. clothes that are too big ... Read More
Budapest the only city..? by Robski
Obviously not, but the Hungarian forum is seemingly very Budapest-centric. I guess for most there is no reason to live further out from such a fantastic city. Currently I'm in England, I'm English and my fiancee is Hungarian. In a few years we ...
BTW the Hungarian language does not have separate words for "town" and "city", both are "város", because we only have one city.Objection, your honour! We do have kisváros(small town), nagyváros('big town'-I think places above 150k would usually ... Read More
Information wanted by Koarle
Good morning from France My wife and I have the intention to relocate/retire to Hungary in 2013 and I would like to get in contact with someone living over there to help me answering questions I have. Many thanks.
I must say, I have been finding the e-government's quite good. But indeed, I needed to take the tram for 20 minutes to do it. Afaik it is a powerful tool, allowing to receive interact with the government in a wide range of topics from passport to ... Read More
Budapest the only city..? by Robski
Obviously not, but the Hungarian forum is seemingly very Budapest-centric. I guess for most there is no reason to live further out from such a fantastic city. Currently I'm in England, I'm English and my fiancee is Hungarian. In a few years we ...
I think everybody misunderstood the idea of this thread. It is not about which city is bigger, which has the biggest population etc etc. It is obvious that some of us here sought after Croatia, secretly of course;) It is about Robski asking why ... Read More
Budapest the only city..? by Robski
Obviously not, but the Hungarian forum is seemingly very Budapest-centric. I guess for most there is no reason to live further out from such a fantastic city. Currently I'm in England, I'm English and my fiancee is Hungarian. In a few years we ...
Hungary is a small place with only really one big city. The others are minnows compared to Budapest. 20% of the population live there and there's really no other cities of any size. It's not like there's say a Glasgow, a Birmingham or Bristol. ... Read More
The story behind the statue.. do you know it? by Robski
[img align=c]http://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/38226/P1020955.jpg[/img] It is located on the Ibis hotel at the junction of Dosza Gyorgy Ut and Podmaniczky St. Near to the Heroes Sq. Its suggestion of a pitiful demise is in stark contrast ...
Flying pig thing is OK but the giant mosquitos....Ewwww.....Yuck!u-uh, sorry to have to admit, but I looooved them when I was a small kid in the eighties(i think). (My grandparents lived in Kékgolyó u.). The link suggests, they may have to do with ... Read More
The story behind the statue.. do you know it? by Robski
[img align=c]http://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/38226/P1020955.jpg[/img] It is located on the Ibis hotel at the junction of Dosza Gyorgy Ut and Podmaniczky St. Near to the Heroes Sq. Its suggestion of a pitiful demise is in stark contrast ...
I must admit, that I never realized this sculpture (kinda left the country exactly when they built that hotel) and found nothing more about it online. I like these kind of artwork in budapest though - whether paid by EU money or not!! So, as to add ... Read More
Budapest the only city..? by Robski
Obviously not, but the Hungarian forum is seemingly very Budapest-centric. I guess for most there is no reason to live further out from such a fantastic city. Currently I'm in England, I'm English and my fiancee is Hungarian. In a few years we ...
Welcome to the forum, I don't know why some forum people don't loudly protest to your title, as I remember that a few of them are not living in budapest. But: I just moved to Debrecen about a month ago for a position at the univ. - but when I put up ... Read More
Information wanted by Koarle
Good morning from France My wife and I have the intention to relocate/retire to Hungary in 2013 and I would like to get in contact with someone living over there to help me answering questions I have. Many thanks.
If I may suggest to describe your situation/budget and lifestyle preferences (budapest/town/village) a bit more in detail, you can get more useful answers. You must realize most relevant things are relative so the answer depends on your ... Read More
Looking for a room from 1st January
DAMN, I actually am looking for a flatmate - in Debrecen... Read More
moving to budapest - yes or no? by pwnasonic
Hi everyone, I`ve got job offer form a company located in Budapest. My gross salary amount would be 1600EUR and my rental costs would be covered for the maximum amount of 400EUR. I would be thankful if you could give me yours opinions on the ...
It would help to know your family status and approximate age, e.g. what kind of apartment you must have(kids and other pets:). Anyway, hungary is apparently cheaper than croatia. A net salary of around 800EUR + 400EUR is an amount most hungarians ... Read More
Expat life in Debrecen? by fireroller
Hi! I will begin my new position in Debrecen, and... I was wondering if someone has some first hand experience how it is living there. Is there any expat population, preferably slightly older than the medical students? Did you find it hard to ...
Univ Debrecen, what would be 'faculty of Medicine' in most places (it has a different name here) - I am computer modeller and switching to bioinformatics... The city center is really pleasant, I was surprized - a pity it is 'far away' from the ... Read More
Where to buy vitamins? by xmelindag
I'm planning to buy Biotin and Folic Acid and I was wondering where I can buy them? Would DM or Rossmann have them?
B7 is made by bacteria in your intestine, and they make more than you need daily, so taking more is not really needed unless you have been diagnosed with a deficiency.good to know... I almost ended up in a place researching metabolism of intestin ... Read More
Where to buy vitamins? by xmelindag
I'm planning to buy Biotin and Folic Acid and I was wondering where I can buy them? Would DM or Rossmann have them?
You could try this internet shop for 'organic' products http://www.biyovis.hu/tapolcai (click on the small Union Jack top right for English) There is grenshop ie. zoldbolt.hu wich also has a 'beauty/health' section I am giving the google-translated ... Read More
Will I manage with around 700 euros? by ReAlism
Hello! I was offered a job with the net salary of around 700 euros. And now I am looking for a place to stay and I am really wondering if this money is ok:) Help anyone? Thanks.
Yay, another expat:-) happy ... all souls, I guess. Read More
Continuing education and life experience in Hungary by lrenne_25
Hi All, I am considering moving to Hungary in order to get my Masters at CEU. I am coming from San Francisco, California and I am interested in learning any possible info I can about living in Hungary, meeting friends, and also attending CEU. Any ...
Yes, that makes sense. The written word is sometimes often difficult to interpret. Especially when I used slang for literary effect (to pay you a complement and to give a nod to a fellow Californian). Ergo, no problem, and no hard feelings :cool:.I ... Read More
English speaker part time jobs in Budapest by Ingie
Hello everyone, I have been trying to find a part time job in budapest but no luck. Any idea where I can find an english speaker part time job as I don't speak hungarian, and this makes it even harder. Regards, Ingie
I know that quite a few customer centers have been shifted to countries like hungary, slovakia. E.g. one of our college master students works for an IT company, SAP users call her from all over EUrope - in english, french, and perhaps german. Of ... Read More
Is this a realistic estimation? by Kati+6kotim
My family - hubby and 5 kids are thinking of living in Hungary for several months in 2013. We will have an income of 3800EUROS/month. Ive done some calculations regarding cost of living. I got estimates from various websites like Numbeo which ...
Okey! I am not a resident yet but good to know! And unlike Sweden (and other western european countries) it costs quite much money to register a car here in Hungary, when you are importing.This is a - perhaps still ongoing - battle between the EU ... Read More
Continuing education and life experience in Hungary by lrenne_25
Hi All, I am considering moving to Hungary in order to get my Masters at CEU. I am coming from San Francisco, California and I am interested in learning any possible info I can about living in Hungary, meeting friends, and also attending CEU. Any ...
ups, I apologize then - well, I know the expression, but not your way of thinking. Your remark can be also understood that the cited statement is the only one in my post you liked, hence declaring my post useless. Also, I haven't realised until ... Read More
Is this a realistic estimation? by Kati+6kotim
My family - hubby and 5 kids are thinking of living in Hungary for several months in 2013. We will have an income of 3800EUROS/month. Ive done some calculations regarding cost of living. I got estimates from various websites like Numbeo which ...
I have no family of my own yet, and 5 kids are a respectable number, I allow myself to note that, in case this is your net income(i.e. this is what you can spend p.m.), most Budapest families with kids don't even dream of earning that amount of ... Read More
Continuing education and life experience in Hungary by lrenne_25
Hi All, I am considering moving to Hungary in order to get my Masters at CEU. I am coming from San Francisco, California and I am interested in learning any possible info I can about living in Hungary, meeting friends, and also attending CEU. Any ...
Of course US-expats on this list can tell you much better how Budapest feels for an american.I think you pretty much nailed it.What a remark... I hope you wont expect me to apologise for posting in spite of not being a noble son of the US? I used my ... Read More
Continuing education and life experience in Hungary by lrenne_25
Hi All, I am considering moving to Hungary in order to get my Masters at CEU. I am coming from San Francisco, California and I am interested in learning any possible info I can about living in Hungary, meeting friends, and also attending CEU. Any ...
Hi! hey, it is hard to answer a general question... CEU is a small but good university by european standards, I believe it would rank pretty well in the states as well, but you have probably researched that yourself. It feels and smells like a ... Read More
Waterpolo Matches in Budapest Late October/Early November
I am not an expert, but at least know hungarian - my understanding is, you need to klick the rider 'kétheti Program' (fortnightly program) http://www.waterpolo.hu/index.php?n=kmk&teljes=1 then you see the matches coming up. You may want to click on ... Read More
Expat life in Debrecen?
Hi! I will begin my new position in Debrecen, and... I was wondering if someone has some first hand experience how it is living there. Is there any expat population, preferably slightly older than the medical students? Did you find it hard to ... Read More
Dentist urgently needed in Marcali area what do i look for by Lesley&Yan
How do i find an emergency dentist tbh I would rather not pay extremes but my man has a big piece of tooth cracked and broken exposing nerves and it needs sorting asap. what signs do i look for where do i go what do i ask for please ?
Best wishes for the recovery! Aparently, there is a reason why Austrians flock to Sopron. But hey, perhaps I am biased towards my countryman(in both ways) perhaps naive... but I just cannot imagine that, in this situation, a dentist would deny you ... Read More
Dentist urgently needed in Marcali area what do i look for by Lesley&Yan
How do i find an emergency dentist tbh I would rather not pay extremes but my man has a big piece of tooth cracked and broken exposing nerves and it needs sorting asap. what signs do i look for where do i go what do i ask for please ?
the proper name is "Hévíz"You are correct. The í key is not easily available on all keyboards however, so do pardon my misspelling.Sure, but you wrote 'Hevis' instead of 'Heviz' which I thought would be worth pointing out to avoid confusion. í is ... Read More
Dentist urgently needed in Marcali area what do i look for by Lesley&Yan
How do i find an emergency dentist tbh I would rather not pay extremes but my man has a big piece of tooth cracked and broken exposing nerves and it needs sorting asap. what signs do i look for where do i go what do i ask for please ?
Sorry, just the proper name is "Hévíz" (that actually sort of means hot water in outdated language.) I would think, any local will know where a nearby dentistry is, and most young locals will know a bit of english - or so I thought? I just did ... Read More
Hi can anyone offer advice by Lesley&Yan
we have been here 2 months almost now and already own a house , how do we go about setting up a bank account? and how are they charged on transfers .. Can anyone recommend a good bank to use? thanks for input lesley
CIB is a rather well known Hungarian bank (owned by foreign companies, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIB_Bank ), I am not even sure Hungary already has purely internet based banks to date. But of course, internet banking is commonplace nowadays - but ... Read More
Will I manage with around 700 euros? by ReAlism
Hello! I was offered a job with the net salary of around 700 euros. And now I am looking for a place to stay and I am really wondering if this money is ok:) Help anyone? Thanks.
Short answer: Considering that you are from eastern Europe, assuming you are single, not expecting luxury, I think you will. I.e. if you don't expect or want a job offer from further west (Austria,UK) it is OK to start with. (Its a personal opinion, ... Read More
Craft store in Budapest? by xmelindag
I am planning on making my own Halloween costume for an upcoming party. Are there any stores in Budapest where I can find like fake leaves and possibly fake fruit? Stores similar to ones in America like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. Thanks!
And there's no Halloween in Hungary, there's a very solemn "day of the dead" on Nov 2, which is a public holidayI thought the public holiday was on Thursday 1st November. Am I wrong? FluffyYou are both right: all saints day is a public holiday ... Read More
Hi can anyone offer advice by Lesley&Yan
we have been here 2 months almost now and already own a house , how do we go about setting up a bank account? and how are they charged on transfers .. Can anyone recommend a good bank to use? thanks for input lesley
OPT is the omnipresent bank in Hungary, but in my family, they told me that their customer service is really not the best. I know that Citybank has a 'gold customer' (citigold) service to offer if you have - if I remember correctly - above 5M Ft ( Read More
Vegan products by narcissi
Hello, I am moving to Budapest in a few weeks and am asking for tips how to shop vegan-style in Budapest. Have already Googled shops and restaurants but am interested in different products that are pure vegan in "normal" supermarkets. I think that ...
Regarding on the shop/cafe on Pozsonyi Út: Sorry, it took me a few weeks to remember to look when I was passing by: It is called 'Keleti Életmódcentrum' (Keleti Life style center) eletmodcentrum.hu/ or looking through google ... Read More