Stakan
American expat in Russia
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American
Lives in Moscow
Registration: 25 July 2013
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The best apps for expats in Russia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Russia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Yandex.Transport Yandex.Taxi By far the most used in daily life. Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Russia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Russia? The price varies significantly by location, size, and condition. How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Russia? The price varies significantly by location, size, ... Read More
Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...
That's allot of moola to live in Hungary, roughly comes out to $3,600. A month with my calculations. I could do a condo in Honolulu with utilities included for around $2,500. Walking distance from the beach. Don't forget Hungary is not as ... Read More
Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...
Here's a two bedroom, furnished, brand new apartment for 225k/month: https://ingatlan.com/ix-ker/kiado+lakas/tegla-epitesu-lakas/budapest+9+kerulet+mester+utca+83/24470568 (They even added a description in english, so I assume this price ... Read More
Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...
============== Also: Just got off Facebook with a Hungarian friend who lives there... HUF 50,000 for utilities in a 2-bedroom place will definitely not do! It will be probably more like 100,000 per month... Food seems right at 175,000 for three, ... Read More
Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...
============== I have been looking into expenses, and it seems to me that if you can afford to pay 375,000 for an apartment, you should get a very nice two bedroom in a good area... Where do you live now? What are your standards? For many, ... Read More
Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...
Thanks. My issues is that a potential employer and I are discussing things and a huge issue is my salary expectations. Unfortunately this is actually the major issue. I'm trying to understand just how much we would need (after tax) to cover our ... Read More
Another Monthly Budget Question
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ... Read More
Cough Remedy by Stakan
When I lived in Bahrain I came down with a terrible cough. It was a dry cough that was relentless. I coughed all the time while I had it. I couldn't speak without coughing. It was awful for me and everyone around me. I was at Khalifa Park one ...
Thanks Hamad. I had tried hot ginger lemon tea, but I guess not enough of it. I've gone back to it now and I'm having much more of it. Thanks. Read More
Cough Remedy by Stakan
When I lived in Bahrain I came down with a terrible cough. It was a dry cough that was relentless. I coughed all the time while I had it. I couldn't speak without coughing. It was awful for me and everyone around me. I was at Khalifa Park one ...
Thanks. I did visit a doctor and was given an antibiotic for what she said must be a bacterial infection. The cough was so annoying I took it too, even though I generally don't like to take antibiotics. I'm well into the course of treatment ... Read More
Cough Remedy
When I lived in Bahrain I came down with a terrible cough. It was a dry cough that was relentless. I coughed all the time while I had it. I couldn't speak without coughing. It was awful for me and everyone around me. I was at Khalifa Park one ... Read More
Projected Monthly Budget - Budapest by Stakan
We are currently looking at the possibility of moving to Budapest. We are not new to moving countries, but we are new to Hungary. We are fairly ignorant on life in Budapest. As I am talking potential compensation I’m trying to understand what ...
I am not in a ex pat bubble, I am in my own world no matter where I live.Agree. I consider myself the same. I talk more to the dog than to the locals. And know few expats personally. Very much the public introvert. But, generically speaking, the ... Read More
Projected Monthly Budget - Budapest by Stakan
We are currently looking at the possibility of moving to Budapest. We are not new to moving countries, but we are new to Hungary. We are fairly ignorant on life in Budapest. As I am talking potential compensation I’m trying to understand what ...
If I may return to the core of the OP... You state that you are looking at the possibility of moving to Budapest, so it's not a done deal. Just curious why you chose Bp and if you are certain of your income stream.Thank you for your message! It ... Read More
Projected Monthly Budget - Budapest by Stakan
We are currently looking at the possibility of moving to Budapest. We are not new to moving countries, but we are new to Hungary. We are fairly ignorant on life in Budapest. As I am talking potential compensation I’m trying to understand what ...
....Yes, I've heard of it before. But I've never really used it. According to this, Hungary is considerably more expensive than Russia. That isn't a comforting idea given I know just how expensive Russia is.Actually prices in HU are ... Read More
Projected Monthly Budget - Budapest by Stakan
We are currently looking at the possibility of moving to Budapest. We are not new to moving countries, but we are new to Hungary. We are fairly ignorant on life in Budapest. As I am talking potential compensation I’m trying to understand what ...
..... And IMHO, if the building keeps you reasonably warm and dry, good enough. The world is not perfect. And I do not find some modern architecture much better either. But each to their own tastes of course.Panel buildings are a serious problem ... Read More