Landi
@Girlie
Greek expat in Romania
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Contacts
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About me
Greek
Lives in Bucharest, Bucuresti
Speaks English, Romanian and a bit of French
Registration: 11 December 2009
Is my salary is enough to live in Bucarest?
No, your husband should ask for 1400-1500 euros net, money in your hands, so you two should have a budget of 2000 euros monthly together. This way you will live comfortable and enroll the children in a good kindergarden. Read More
Halal Food, Butchers and Paki/Indian grocerry Store by Asifgardezi
Hi All, Just moved to Bucharest and trying to find Halal Butchers (names &addresses please) food (names&addresses) and indian/Paki grocerry stores in Bucharest. I live in Voluntari area near US Embassy in Bucharest. Thank you in advacnce ...
Hello there....My English partner and I like very much lamb meat. Unfortunately , Romanians eat Lamb mostly on Easter. But we found a Turkish butcher in Bucharest very good and sells fresh kebabs and other cuts, spices etc. This is there website: ... Read More
Getting your Residence permit
Well, my long term English partner just applied in December and they believed him regarding his address without any proof. Of course, he told the truth because he needed the residence permit for the car insurance and the address must be correct, to ... Read More
Insurance
I know many Brits , who insure the car in UK, drive it annually for its MOT and nobody knows they live in Romania. If something happend, you were on holiday in Romania... This is what someone else said about car insurance in Romania, quote: ... Read More
Getting your Residence permit
Guys, this is hands-on information about your Romanian Residence permit. Is easier than ever to apply for one. If you want to apply for self support permit , you just need a bank statement with 50 pounds or the romanian equivalent in RON. Fill the ... Read More
Best cities to live in Romania by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Romania. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
My vote goes to Cluj and/or Bucharest. Read More
Best cities to live in Romania by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Romania. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Brașov can become boring and lonely, after the first year, if mountaineering is not your cup of tea;) Also, there is not a strong expat community, so don't dream having a new circle of friends in town. Brasov people tend to keep to ... Read More
Liquor market on Bucharest ?
Jingol hi, check this out: http://theliquorstore.ro/ Cheers! Read More
Buying a Sim Card by fidobsa
My Hungarian T Mobile phone does not work in Croatia for some reason and I'm thinking of getting a sim card in Croatia. How easy is this? I had to get a new sim card in UK the last time I was there as my old account expired. There it was just a case ...
I can suggest Tomato network and their prepaid tariff for 49kn + 20kn activation for which you get 1000 minutes, 1000 SMS and 1GB data for the whole month. You can buy SIM card with 20kn credit on it for 20kn on any newstans, store, post office... ... Read More
Satnav by fidobsa
I have had my Garmin satnav for about 3 years but have not tried to update it until today. When I got it I wanted one that covered eastern Europe and it has worked fine in Hungary. Yesterday I was using it in Croatia and I've found it only has very ...
We drove many times to Croatia.Last December we celebrated New Year's Eve in Rijeka and our Tomtom was going wild as we approach the border. But we knew the way into the country, so we took the motorway to Zagreb. Check this sites for your Garmin ... Read More
függöny (curtains)
Hi, everybody! Where I can buy cotton,linen curtains? Seems that the market is full of curtains 100% polyester...terrible material. Read More
Looking for a Job in Romania
Verena, there is a large german(saxon)community in Brasov, Sibiu and Tarnava Mare area. You should get in touch with them and advertise yourself as a German speaker. Tourism, teaching, management assistant are some of the fields in which you should ... Read More
Poison Milk in Croatia? by nash13
Could someone tell me how come the milk was poisoned? and how did a poor country like BOSNIA discovered this,not even by the croatian authority?
Nash, where was the poisoned milk, in which supermarket? Could you tell us more? Read More
RENOVATION in Budapest is full of surprises. by MOHCTEP
Hello all. Let me start by saying that me and my wife purchased lovely apartment on Museum korut. We figured, we can paint it and rent it for around 100K just to cover common costs and keep it warm in the winter. When we started pricing the job and ...
The price seems Huge!, you should ask more contractors before committed to one. If you are in Budapest, make a list with the materials you need for let's say renovating one room. Go to Praktiker or Baumax and ask how much it will be. Then you will ... Read More
English speaking Doctor by Ingie
Hello, I've been having an acute cough that probably turned into an allergy for the past 1.5 months, because now I can't stand any strong smells, perfumes, chemicals...etc. I tried going to the hospital where my insurance says I should go, at ...
I am sorry that you had such a bad experience. If you can afford, go to a private doctor. It's worth paying the money for your health. You know how is here...it's the Hungarian way or no way. You cannot say a word to anybody.It happened to me the ... Read More
Relocation transport by Girlie
How much will it cost to rent a 5t van for personal relocation? Any ideas, prices?
Thanks for the warning. It's in EU and it will be Easter when I plan to use the van. Do you have HVG? I guess not since you hire a driver. Roughly, could you give me some numbers(cost)? How much per km? Read More
Relocation transport by Girlie
How much will it cost to rent a 5t van for personal relocation? Any ideas, prices?
International, 800 km to the destination Read More
Relocation transport
How much will it cost to rent a 5t van for personal relocation? Any ideas, prices? 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? ...
EuropeExpat have a look at this website: Culinaris.hu Kettle chips are 799 HUF (2.71 Euro) and the Tyrrells veg chips a whopping 1690 HUF( 5.7 Euro) Read More
Complaints Office? Landlord took our deposit... by sensjae
Dear All, Does anyone know of an office that would handle tenant complaints or claims vs. landlords? I mean, something official to the Budapest local authority? We gave our landlord a 100,000 HUF deposit, and rented for over 6 months. This ...
This reply is for sensjae and for other new expats in Budapest. It is common sense that ones you payed the deposit which is one month rent, the landlord will spend that money and you will never see it back. Usually the normal procedure is to tell ... Read More
Sales! by CarolineInce
Hello All, I am not noticing any January sales in Budapest, does anyone know if there are any official 'sales' times in Hungary like in the UK? Thanks.
Don't waste your time going to Torokbalint, that one is a joke is not really an outlet.Have old type clothes for sale, really rubbish stuff.It is nothing like UK. People here go to Vienna to buy their clothes. With time you will find out that you ... 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
health food shops in budapest
Tell me in which district you live and I will give you the list with Bio/Organic shops. Read More
Christmas in Kvarner Area
Hello everyone, my partner and I would like to spend few days including Christmas in Opatija Riviera. So could you recommend us a nice hotel and a good restaurant for Christmas Eve? Any tips would be appreciated. Cheers! Read More
Child benefits in Hungary by sumu1983
Dear all, Greetings! I would like to know about the Child benefits in Hungary. What is the eligibility to avail it? I mean , all who works in Hungary can get this benefits for their children ? What about tax benefits? I would be great if you ...
I heard that is tricky if you just arrived in Hungary and you are not long term resident. Also if your wife/hubby is not Hungarian is not so easy to take the maternity allowance either. This is a link where you can read ... 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 ?
Dear Lesley, a good way to find things in Hungary is to translate what you looking for with Google Chroome. Few buttons pressed and dentist is fogorvos in Hungarian. So, type forgorvos marcali into Google and your question has an answer. Also ... Read More
Bringing car to Hungary by Disq
Heya all, I have been reading a lot of topics here about cars importing to hungary, but I didn't meant to hijack threads here, so I decided to create a new one. I am currently owning a car with dutch license plates, a Peugeot 205 Junior U9 from ...
Disq,we drive our car with British registration plates for 4 years and nobody stoped us to ask why we don't have Hungarian plates. In my opionion the chances to be caught are slim to none in a country where half of the population has Austrian or ... Read More
video conversion service
Hello, LesNomades I know someone who can do this, he asked me how many tapes you have and are they PAL? Best, Anna Read More
Garage for Renault Clio needed!
Louise, we have a Renault Espace and we been to the garage which is on the corner of the end of Sasad ut and beggining of M7 to Budaors. Try it , we were pleased with their services. Read More
Am I paying too much?! by MissVirginia
Hi everyone, I've just relocated and before I landed I found online a nice apartment near the Opera House in the 6th. One bedroom, 60m, furnished (v nice) for 750 euro, which includes all bills, internet, cable, fully equipped, everything. But now ...
Wow!! I do not want to upset you, but we are paying less then you for a 3 rooms apartment and we are on the Buda hills in a very nice green, residential area. Right now, you should pay MAX.300 Euros for one room. Tell them that you found somewhere ... Read More
room needed from Sept by Kingaaa
Hi there, Im going to Bucharest for 5 months. I will arrive some days before September and then I will start looking for a room personally. Do you have any advice how to start? newspaper? I was thinking about go to different faculties on the ...
KINGA HI! You should check "Moxa" student dormitory is central and great on parties plus the location is central. Also try to rent somewhere near a tube/metro station is much better then to rely on buses.Of course depends where your uni is. I was ... Read More
Hello there! by scottishdon
First time on here, just registered. Looking to relocate to Budapest late 2011/early 2012 depending on size of financial cushion. Would really value some feedback on the practicalities of moving to BP in terms of apartment hunting, work (I'd be ...
Hello, Don and welcome on the forum. It is good to speak a bit of hungarian since English is not wide spoken here. Your question require a complex answer so what exactly you need to know? Accomodation, finding a job or the average amount you need ... Read More
Advice needed on district to live by GuestPoster963
Hi all, I am moving to Budapest next month and looking for a house or apartment. Requirements are: - Close to Bartok Bela Ut, District 11, walking distance or less than 15 minutes with public transport. - Clean, modern and safe area I found a ...
Adrian, is nothing you can do in Torokbalint neither in Erd,Budakeszi,Budaors etc . There are all "dead" suburbs, even it takes 20 minutes by train. You are stuck there once you moved or you get home from work. For a single person Pest side is ... Read More
Rice milk or almond milk? by petewsh61
I can't drink milk and water and musli don't mix. Anywhere close to the Budapest city center I can buy some rice or almond milk? Thanks!
Hollycat, I saw Ocean Spray Cranberry juice on a cold shelf in Match. But you can not find it all the time....you have to keep looking.... Read More
Rice milk or almond milk? by petewsh61
I can't drink milk and water and musli don't mix. Anywhere close to the Budapest city center I can buy some rice or almond milk? Thanks!
Peter, almost every CBA, Match supermarket to name just the small brands store organic/bio products including almond/rice milk. Happy search Read More
organic in budapest ? by badpirate
hi as a previous expat, i've been making plans to move back for the last few years my intentions are to slow down a bit and get into organic farming, either around the gyor- moson area , or possibly zala or slovenia , but in a very low tech, free ...
Hi there! Someone is already doing kolbasz but english one in Budapest. Wilkinson's British Sausage.hu I do not know how good or bad they are.... And few words about the expats in Budapest.The first category is the one who is still employed and ... Read More
How do rental agencies charge in BP?
Angol hi, take easy it is Easter here in Hungary and people can not wait to run away from offices and internet:)) Everybody is free till Tuesday and even Tuesday they will not reply to you because they just got back from a short holiday and they ... Read More
Flower delivery by Girlie
Hello everybody, soon it will be my best friend birthday,she is based here in the city and I would like to send her some flowers. Do you know some reliable flower delivery in Budapest??? Also where can I buy an English birthday card,from which ...
Thanks everybody for your replies,fluffy,szocske and octobop. I will find the best solution available in Budapest for what I need. I just thought that, there might be some services online similiar with the one in UK who delivers flowers, gifts and ... Read More
Flower delivery
Hello everybody, soon it will be my best friend birthday,she is based here in the city and I would like to send her some flowers. Do you know some reliable flower delivery in Budapest??? Also where can I buy an English birthday card,from which ... Read More
where to buy 2nd hand furniture in budapest by morris_ie
Hey locals and expats! I'm planning to go on a trip to budapest this summer hoping to find some decent and affordable quality contemporary furniture (Chairs, Table, Drawers, Desk) for my new flat. I'm looking into buying second hand, for my budget ...
Hi Morris , I can recommend you a good website where other expats are selling their furniture when they are leaving the city expatloop. Check it out! Read More
Broadband in District X
Tiger,hi.We had the same problem,12 district is not cover by the UPC. The other posibilities are T-Home which offers you a bundle :internet+phone and Digi who is quite good, as far as I heard. Check this two companies and see what they can do for ... Read More
Good quality meat
Does anyone know a good butcher in Budapest who sells lamb and beef? The big market is currently under renovations and some of the sellers closed their shops. Cheers! Read More
My flat in Budapest has no Internet - how now? by Kiruna
Hello everyone! I hope that someone will be able to help me out. I will be staying in Budapest for 5 months. The problem is, my flat has neither Internet nor telephone. I would desperately need the Internet to keep in touch with my boyfriend and ...
Logger ,Do Not Use the T-mobile stick abroad! We paid and arm and a leg when we got back to Budapest. I can show you the bill and you will not believe this. It is incredible expensive to use it outside Hungary. We have big problems with T-mobile. ... Read More
My flat in Budapest has no Internet - how now? by Kiruna
Hello everyone! I hope that someone will be able to help me out. I will be staying in Budapest for 5 months. The problem is, my flat has neither Internet nor telephone. I would desperately need the Internet to keep in touch with my boyfriend and ...
Kiruna, why don't you go with your laptop to MC Donalds or where you can see the WIFI signs and log on for free. Of course this is just a temporary situation but do the trick till you will get a stick from one of the few companies available in town ... Read More
prices for rent by Girlie
Hi everybody, my rental agreement expire in August and I would like to know if for the second year I can get a rent reduction for the apartment? Is this normal/possible ? How are the rent prices this summer compare with the last year ?
Gabor, thanks for your reply. I like the apartment where I am right now in 12 district,but since I will rent it for another year ,I am hoping to get a reduction. So, is this situation normal in Budapest, the owner to reduce the price for the second ... Read More
English language computers in Budapest by logger
As far as I can determine, internet mail order computer vendors only deliver one installed language version of Windows the language version of the country in which the product is ordered/delivered. Language doesn't seem to be an option. Does ...
Logger do not you know that electronics usually are more expensive in Budapest than in west? If you have the possibility come with your own laptop bought from somewhere else Read More
prices for rent
Hi everybody, my rental agreement expire in August and I would like to know if for the second year I can get a rent reduction for the apartment? Is this normal/possible ? How are the rent prices this summer compare with the last year ? Read More
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Budapest? by gabsgabs
:P
Hi, Gab it is not the right post but I know that you are looking for an apartment and a job in the city so , I was lazy to reply to the correct post and I reply here. Regarding the culinary school, I did not heard about Le Cordon Bleu in Budapest ... Read More
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Budapest? by gabsgabs
:P
[off topic: she is looking for a school!] Read More
Paperwork for driving by logger
I need some advice on driving in Hungary. I have a UK driving license and my car is registered and insured in the EU. When I move to Hungary, I believe I have up to one year to do all the paperwork required to drive legally in Hungary. Can anyone ...
Logger,you do not have to do all this. I have a very good friend who is english living in the city and he has english numbers,car registration and of course english driving license and he is very well driving his car around. You can drive legally ... Read More
Info about Hungary by WHIM86U
I am originally from Nigeria, but now a Norwegian citizen. I currently live in London, but things are so difficult here now, in terms of job etc. I am thinking of relocating to Hungary, and I have just finish my degree in criminology from one of the ...
I think you should come and see for yourself how is Budapest. It is a lovely city and it is worth a visit. Come at least as a tourist and I guarantee that you will have a good time in the city. Do not take into consideration all those negative ... Read More
Thinking but not sure by mkrogh
I was in Budapest for 4 days about 10 years ago and fell in love with the city. I've often thought of moving there but just not sure. I receive a pension of about $2,600 USD a month. Would I be able to live comfortably there? Also is it really as ...
Mkrogh hi, if you have some spare cash,you should come and see for yourself if Hungary, which you visited 10 years ago is still what you want. Budapest is a lovely city,but people tend to idealize places they saw in the past, so you should come and ... Read More
Need advice!
Hi Paco31 and welcome to Budapest. I do not know about clubs,but I can tell you that people are going to clubs even Thursday night,not only in weekend. CityTaxi is a reliable taxi company ,I always use it to the airport or even in the city. It is ... Read More
Looking for veggies
Hi everybody where can I find asparagus and rubarbar in Budapest? I did not see in Central Market and I wonder where else should I look for this veggies? Thanks in advance Girlie Read More
What are the chances? by mr_scarecrow
Moving to hungary but i dont speak the language or have any kind of special skills, i lift boxes and stack shelves... Will it be difficult for me to find a job and should i just give up on the idea? Any replies will help thanks.
Scarecrow ,have you been to Erd? Is a suburb of Budapest but not the nicest one,to be honest Erd do not have a decent pub ,neither a proper restaurant is just a sort of unsucesfull mixture between a village and a town . People who live here have to ... Read More