greggy
Belgian expat in Slovakia
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Belgian
Lives in Bratislava
Registration: 07 June 2011
Is 1000 euros net per month enough to live in Bratislava? by Celtic3
Hi everyone, I'm hesitating accepting a job in Bratislava. The salary will be 1300 (1050 after tax, I've been told). At first, considering it's not western Europe, I thought it might be OK, but after checking on renting prices, I'm wondering ...
Hi Celtic3, your salary is above average and is a good one for Bratislava. Rental prices in Bratislava are ridiculously high compared to the salaries. You'll have to share a flat or live outside Bratislava to have affordable rental prices. I don't ... Read More
Salary Negotiation
Hi Vikas, for 600eur you can get a nice flat of between 70 and 100m2 and 200eur utilities seems to be fine for 3 persons. It depends of course where in BA you want to live, but in the "better" part of BA this calculation is fine. Keep in mind that ... Read More
Tips from expats in Bratislava
Hi Julien, it would be nice to have also a "not recommended" button :-) The current real estate agency I have, is one I would not recommend to anyone. Regards, Gregory Read More
Studying Slovak Language by retrey86
Hi, I am looking to study Slovak Language in Bratislava next year for about a month or two, I wonder if anyone knows something for someone with beginner-intermediate level, perhaps with a university or something similar. Rozumiem len trochu po ...
Hi retrey86, I had a private teacher who had a degree to teach Slovak. If you're interested, please send me a personal message. Regards, Gregory Read More
New in town!
Hyvää päivää Anne-Mari, good to see a Finish person here in Bratislava. Feel free to send me a message and we can have tea... or Belgian beer :-) Regards, Gregory Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition by greggy
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ...
All, so for this evening we have already 6 confirmed persons: - james1983 - lea1124 - laeriel - catcat - myself + a female Slovak friend of mine Then we have 9 maybe's: - doulfe - alexander55 - sandy_me - horseman - sprin - naderov - wiskef - ... Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition by greggy
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ...
Hi, I will try to come as well. I might bring a visitor along as well if that is OK? GreetzSure, no problem! The more the merrier ;-) Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition by greggy
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ...
Sprin, the German flag has the same colours of the Belgian one, but the flag has horizontal lines ;-) Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition by greggy
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ...
Hi Sprin, I speak Dutch, which is a German based language. I do understand German a bit, but I can't speak it. On the other hand, I know that there's once a month a language meeting in Bratislava, so that might help you. I believe this is their ... Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition by greggy
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ...
Hi Horseman, at 20H00 the sound should still be OK because people are still eating in the restaurant then. Even when the party starts, you still have the cocktail bar where the music is not that loud. Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition by greggy
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ...
Hi Alexander55, don't worry, last time there were 2 Slovaks and some of the foreigners could speak Slovak. So, don't be afraid ;-) Regards, Gregory Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Friday 2nd of March 2012 - the winter edition
Hi, after the success of the previous meeting, it is time to organize a next one. To forget the cold of these days, it is time to think about a warmer holiday destination...Cuba! On Friday the 2nd of March it is time to meet and have a drink at ... Read More
Healthcare for Brits?
HI Pusinka, as you're an EU citizen, you're entitled to Slovak healthcare. My accountant advised me to also have a private health insurance, as the quality of healthcare is much lower compared to central Europe. An insurance with repatriation to ... Read More
Let's talk taxes
Hi Allively, in Slovakia you're taxed at a flat rate of 19%. As far as I know, the US is the only country in the world where you have to keep paying taxes, even when you live abroad. A quick google ... Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October by greggy
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ...
Perfect! That makes you the 3rd French person who will join ;-) Regards, Gregory Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October by greggy
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ...
Hi Fabiol1900, so it is Saturday at 18H00 at Primi Michalska. primi.sk/michalska/index.html Will you be there? For now we have 11 confirmations: catcat francois50 mariusnegoita chicken33 pingote federico83 Ulla golgot1 + his wife cstomi ...and ... Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October by greggy
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ...
Ok, so reservation has been made at Primi at 18H00. At that time it's not busy yet and the music is not loud. I've reserved for 20 persons (actually 9 friends of mine will join also and eat there). The tables are reserved inside, because the day ... Read More
Going out in Bratislava
Nightlife: 1) To dance: - The club (R&B music, under the Danube Inn hotel) - Duplex (commercial, under the crowne plaza hotel) - Rio (restaurant/night bar; it's downstairs and very crowded :-/ ) 2) To drink: - sky bar During the day, I like the ... Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October by greggy
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ...
Ok, good, here's an update. I went to the Belgian café De Zwaan, but they don't speak English over there, so I went to Primi. The owner was not there, but he'll call me on Wednesday. I told the waiter that we'll meet up at 6PM, but I need to know ... Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October by greggy
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ...
Bonjour, je suis Français et nouveau sur Bratislava.Salut François, moi je parle aussi Français (pas ma langue principale) donc je peux vous aider à améliorer votre Anglais ;-) A+, Gregory Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October by greggy
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ...
Well, as I'm from Belgium, maybe we can meet in the Belgian café De Zwaan :-) Address: dezwaan.sk/kontakt.html Greets, Gregory Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Bratislava by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Bratislava. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Bratislava. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a ...
Hi, from my experience: - It's not hard to find one, but I've the impression that real estate in Bratislava is overpriced, especially when I compare to Brussels which is more international. I'm talking about the historical center. Didn't look for ... Read More
Hey fellow expats
Meeting in Bratislava on 15th of October: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=106500 ;-) Hope to see you there! Regards, Gregory Read More
[MEETING] Bratislava Saturday 15th of October
Hi all, as many people are interested in meeting new people or learning new languages, I think it's time for a forum meeting to learn to know each other. Location: Bratislava, historical centre. Any suggestions for a pub are welcome. When: ... Read More