mickg
Irish looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 14 June 2021
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Is Bulgaria still cheap? by Piccadilly
I’ve been coming to Bulgaria for years now and actually own a property here. However, with everything going on, I haven’t been back since 2022. I'm finally back for a few weeks, and I've really noticed that prices have gone up.It ...
As a % cost of average wage, Bulgaria is more expensive than UK, france and Germany. Read More
Topers' Brew... by JimJ
Just as a matter of interest, are there any other members who make their own alcoholic refreshments? 🍾🍻
Have you picked your grapes then, ours not ready for maybe couple weeks, still got bottles of wine made last year.We add different fruits to vodka, brandy and rum, the cherry brandy is divine and the cherries great with ice cream. Read More
Is Bulgaria still cheap? by Piccadilly
I’ve been coming to Bulgaria for years now and actually own a property here. However, with everything going on, I haven’t been back since 2022. I'm finally back for a few weeks, and I've really noticed that prices have gone up.It ...
Fuel here has gone up to €2 a litre of diesel, that's 25 cents or 15% in 3 weeks.One thing not gone up is price for a beer in local bar(yet). Read More
How many houses do you have? by Zooldrool
It seems like a lot of folk here more than one house (or a flat in the city and house in a village etc). If so how many do you have and is it a burden with the upkeep or dream lifestyle.We have one in the city and one on the coast but I am thinking ...
Is Bulgaria still cheap? by Piccadilly
I’ve been coming to Bulgaria for years now and actually own a property here. However, with everything going on, I haven’t been back since 2022. I'm finally back for a few weeks, and I've really noticed that prices have gone up.It ...
Yes I agree, oil price rising means higher costs for all.The conspiracist in me wonders if certain bodies are influencing the markets to gain financially. Read More
Is Bulgaria still cheap? by Piccadilly
I’ve been coming to Bulgaria for years now and actually own a property here. However, with everything going on, I haven’t been back since 2022. I'm finally back for a few weeks, and I've really noticed that prices have gone up.It ...
Trickle down effect as the monies trickle down offshoots to certain people's pockets.Same system no matter what form of government any country has. Read More
Is Bulgaria still cheap? by Piccadilly
I’ve been coming to Bulgaria for years now and actually own a property here. However, with everything going on, I haven’t been back since 2022. I'm finally back for a few weeks, and I've really noticed that prices have gone up.It ...
We have some fruit trees and plenty neighbours have vegetables growing as well and this year we have had loads of fruit with plenty left to pick and loads of veg off our neighbours.So I don't think this year has been a bad growing one especially ... Read More
Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
But still cheaper than uk equivalent Read More
Increasing Property Prices by JimJ
Members might be interested/amused to learn that the cost of a GARAGE in the "coloured parking zones" (Blue/Green) in Sofia is now over €3,200/m²! 🤑
Which towns/cities were you dining in.Noticed Veliko Tarnovo a little more expensive this summer but still not bad, 4 mains 4 drinks 2 desserts just under €50.Local bar bottle bulgarian beer and 50ml JD with a 3in1 coffee €2.40. Read More
Is it a requirement to register with GP by jeanmandredeix
It has just occurred to me that now we have our residency is it necessary to register and pay into the health system? Happy to pay, that isn’t my issue, just don’t want to go for checks.We obviously have our private health cover and have ...
By registering with a GP and opting into the public health system here does that affect your NHS entitlements in the UK if not been of UK state pension age.Not at that age yet where S1 form is relevant. Read More
Carbon monoxide detector and fireproof boards by mickg
Hello, can anyone direct me to a company /companies or websites (in Bulgaria preferably) that sells carbon monoxide detectors and fireproof boarding (the type you can just put up and paint with heat resistant paint).I have a wood burner and want to ...
Still useful in event power cut, as 2 winters ago power was down for 3 days due to weather. Read More
Carbon monoxide detector and fireproof boards by mickg
Hello, can anyone direct me to a company /companies or websites (in Bulgaria preferably) that sells carbon monoxide detectors and fireproof boarding (the type you can just put up and paint with heat resistant paint).I have a wood burner and want to ...
Just seen replies, got carbon monoxide detectors from uk when I visited. The ones off emag were faulty so got refund.The boards I have were fine, I tiled over them with good quality tiles and have not had an issues. Also got one of those fans but ... Read More
Labour rates by mickg
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ...
You've not met my wife's family, they like their showers,( sweaty bunch). Read More
Labour rates by mickg
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ...
We have a washing machine near to where the boiler will go, so have close by water supply.A shower and sink run off the supply from another boiler which feeds the hot water for whole house.When people visit we end up with hot water runs out so idea ... Read More
Labour rates
Hello, anyone have an idea as to cost of getting a electric emersion heater plumbed in, one that's rated less than 3kw so in theory should not need to be hard wired in, just plug in type.Hate doing plumbing myself, spent hours trying to fix leaks ... Read More