Anns
@anns
English expat in Hungary
Forum posts
498
Contacts
7
About me
English
Lives in Budapest
Speaks English mainly
Registration: 15 March 2011
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Hungary
England
Activity
Cost of living in Hungary by angelarobbins
I am seeing the prices for food and other things in Hungary. Is the cost of living still cheap in Hungary? I know it depends on your lifestyle but just considering a medium level lifestyle, is it still cheaper than the US ( without rent included) ?
@angelarobbins Uk has become very expensive in recent years. Especially, alcohol, tobacco, utilities, socializing, public transport and food prices.However, I dont drink or smoke and always stay with family for free when I am there.In comparison all ... Read More
Shopping for Vegetarian and Vegan Products by hannahelissaconway
Hi everyone I have just moved to Budapest and I am trying to find the best places to shop for vegetarian and vegan products. I have found a lot of places to eat out but I am struggling to shop for products. I have found a few shops which sell ...
@anns Very limited but lots of Asian and International shops in District 8.Aldi and Lidl have ok veg and cheap products but sometimes I could kill for a quarn sausage.But they changed the recipe recently and they are now too salty for me. Read More
Shopping for Vegetarian and Vegan Products by hannahelissaconway
Hi everyone I have just moved to Budapest and I am trying to find the best places to shop for vegetarian and vegan products. I have found a lot of places to eat out but I am struggling to shop for products. I have found a few shops which sell ...
Hi everyone I have just moved to Budapest and I am trying to find the best places to shop for vegetarian and vegan products. I have found a lot of places to eat out but I am struggling to shop for products. I have found a few shops which sell ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@Marilyn Tassy Interesting post. I got rid of my Hungarian bank account when I started to spend more time here. They helped themselves to more money than I was spending. Then they charged me to close the account.I dont participate in any of that ... Read More
Rental nightmares in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in Hungary can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...
@Cheryl Apart from holiday accommodation or a few overstays when in the process of buying my place I have not done long term rentals.Talking to friends that rent the biggest rental irritation is not giving people their deposit back. Read More
Managing meals in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Hungary? We ...
There is one cafe near me when I am in Budapest. And they make a lunchtime special menu which includes a large bowl of vegetable soup. They vary the type daily and it is cheap and delicious.Apart from that and the odd Indian, Chinese or chain store ... Read More
Moving to Budapest by Talizer
Hey, I'm Gabriel, 29 years old and I work as an attraction operator in Belgium. Almost 2 years ago I went in Budapest and I fell in love with the city. Since a year + now, I'm questioning myself about taking the risk to move there. I'd like to know ...
If English is your first language Budapest is an easy city to live in.In the countryside unless you are really fluent in Hungarian and or living with Hungarian family it can be really isolating. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
His silly son was on probation when he got pulled over, he is locked up again!! Rates where the van is in impound are suppose to be the cheapest in NV. Son lives in Ca but was in Nv visiting his grandfather. $35. a day plus the $177. in towing ... Read More
Moving to Budapest by Talizer
Hey, I'm Gabriel, 29 years old and I work as an attraction operator in Belgium. Almost 2 years ago I went in Budapest and I fell in love with the city. Since a year + now, I'm questioning myself about taking the risk to move there. I'd like to know ...
@Talizer Ive had a home here for 16 years . Ive loved it.But I'm also glad I kept my place in the uk , living with family.Most of the friends i have made in Budapest tend to stay for 4 to 6 years max unless they marry, had children or got very good ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
Outlander series 8 has come out on Netflix.It has been so long I am recapping series 7 and might watch the new and final series in the winter. Read More
Quality of customer service in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Hungary, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
@Cheryl Supermarket staff can be a bit stressed, especially if you are like me a bit slow using the new machines.I also very rarely take anything back. That is a sticking point because they can be reluctant to replace faulty items. Ive had a few ... Read More
What were the hardest parts of settling into life in Hungary? by xenoph
Hi everyone,Hungarian here.I’m doing some early research for a set of practical, everyday language and life toolkits aimed at people who’ve recently moved to Hungary. The goal is to make those first days and weeks — when the ...
@xenoph My main language is English. In Budapest most of the activities I do are with English speakers led by Hungarians who like to improve their English language skills.I even helped out in a language school for four years where I helped learners ... Read More
Managing meals in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Hungary? We ...
How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Hungary? I'm vegetarian mostly but when I visit the uk most times I will eat salmon or chip shop fish. I don't travel backwards and forwards as much as I did years ago.When I helped out at a ... Read More
Is it really possible to live in Hungary with $1,500/month income? by juliet1980
Hello everyone,I still live in the U.S., but I want to move back to Northern Hungary (I lived there when I was a kid) where I will have a fully paid-off house in the countryside and a car. I’m a Hungarian citizen, fluent in Hungarian, and I ...
@juliet1980 I know nothing about costs in the US but I have a homes in Hungary and in the UK.I don't think I could afford to live US , Australia or the UK full time.For example my utility bills in the UK per winter day is now equal to a months bills ... Read More
Is it really possible to live in Hungary with $1,500/month income? by juliet1980
Hello everyone,I still live in the U.S., but I want to move back to Northern Hungary (I lived there when I was a kid) where I will have a fully paid-off house in the countryside and a car. I’m a Hungarian citizen, fluent in Hungarian, and I ...
@juliet1980 In your situation, already having a home to go to, you will live very easily on this amount of income.I think you could also save a little to pay for extra trips. Read More