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American expat in Belgium
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Staring small business in Bulgaria by wie
Hi, My name is Mark and i am an American living in the states. I am considering moving to Bulgaria and starting a small business possibly in Sofia, or Plovdiv or Varna but i don't know much about what there are for viable options. can you direct ...

Recently, the airport in Plovdiv also has opened to international flights: http://www.plovdivairport.com/?lang=2 , but of course mostly the low cost airlines like Ryanair. I will echo the noted above that the distance between Sofia and Varna is ... Read More


Buying an apartment in Sofia by whiteyford
Has anyone purchased an apartment or house in Sofia through either Mirela or Bulgarian Properties? And if so, please comment on your experience. Thanks.

We had an appointment couple of times with Mirela agent to look at an apartment (part of a two family house), however, the agent changed the appointment at the last minute, then 2 days later canceled saying they have a serious buyer. Thus, not a ... Read More


Looking to rent furnished apartment in Liege by maedbh
Hello I need to find a furnished apt in or near Liege for a period of 6-9 mths Does anyone know of somewhere? Thanks MAedbh

I concur, Immoweb is a very good source. But I have to agree with DrewTheBear, most landlords are asking for rather long rental contract and most apartments are NOT furnished. It is not uncommon to get an apartment with only the kitchen cabinets, ... Read More


Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...

This a very good news about the holidays beppi. :) Thanks for the info. It helps put things into perspective. Read More


Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...

vroni many thanks for all the good info! You mentioned vacation bonuses... is there such a thing as a 13th salary? Also, is there such a thing as getting 92% of your salary if you've worked at the same employer a whole year? This latter one in ... Read More


Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...

Wow, beppi, many thanks for the reply and the good info! I think I know which option applies to my situation... but can't swear by it! How come most folks get 30 days PTO? Is it some sort of stimulation by the employers to give extra 10 days? Is ... Read More


Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany by WorldÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ...

Thanks for the reply Vroni! It seems many folks clicked on the topic, but only you replied! I am eager to learn more about the tax system and just about all that is considered employment benefits and would like to compare this to the BE one. So ... Read More

Income tax vs Wage tax in Germany
Hi folks, I am wondering if the calculator in the following link is nearly correct for figuring out the deductions, or I should say almost all deduction from the brut to arrive to the net?: http://www.parmentier.de/steuer/steuer.htm?wagetax.htm If ... Read More


Hey guys :) looking to meet a lot of new people around by astounding
Hi all, I am looking forward to meeting a lot of new people from different countries here :)

rgorman78 while I do not have a degree in psychology, I have to tell you that for sure, Bulgarians are quite lazy and they do not only con foreigners, they con themselves all the time. :) Read the Bulgarian history, you will learn a lot from it. Read More


Healthcare in Belgium by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Belgium ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Belgium? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

Good questions! But to me, the healthcare system here is a bit of a mystery! You cannot get from the insurance company the info about the cost of service, the reimbursement and what services at what % are covered. Even if you get hospital insurance ... Read More


Average Salary and Tax in Bulgaria by ST2512
Hi, I got an offer from a Bulgarian company located in Sofia. I am a software professional. They offered me 80,000 BGN per annum. 1. Is it good amount to live in Sofia with family? 2. What is average salary per annum for software ...

Income tax in Bulgaria is 10% flat, no such a thing as a minimum non taxable income. Old post, but all contributed to a topic which others may have thought of... Read More


Bulgaria is a mine field for expats by harryoooh
When buying property in Bulgaria do not rely on estate agents, lawyers or Notaries to do their jobs because most don't! I know personally lots of people who have lost lots of money from a few thousand, to their life savings.The story are a ...

Harryooh I agree with your warnings, but have to say that stories like those are common anywhere in the world, including the UK where foreigners are ripped off, including the USA, etc. Bty, what's wrong with this one?: 11) Another case is the Story ... Read More


Cost of living in Brussels by expat.com
It would be interesting to update the info on the cost of life in Brussels, so that future expats in Brussels can make a budget! For a start, we thing about the cost of: - accomodation (appartment, or house) - water and electricity - public ...

gg7aph, I confirm what Schoolmum wrote. Having lived in the ROI, I would say that 45K/yr will not stretch as far as it will in Dublin, unless you pay the tax as an ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã. Having said that, to be considered an ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã for tax purpose, you must have a ... Read More


Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

The biggest disadvantage of Hungary compared to Bulgaria is that hardly anyone here speaks English and Hungarian is a more difficult language than Bulgarian.Do you really find this to be case with the youngsters in HU? I visited Budapest not too ... Read More


Car buying by stevoclark44
Hi, Can anyone tell me if it is cheaper to buy a good second hand car in Bulgaria or in England and drive over. Steve:cool:

I think legally, it is not an issue to drive a RHD can in BG. You will see many, many cars on the roads of BG RHD. Actually, from what I've heard, this is the case due to the low price for 2nd hand cars in the UK. Read More