greggy
Belgian expat in Slovakia
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Bratislava
Registration: 07 June 2011
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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 聙 (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 by vikas.namdeo
Hi, I am writing this after googled about the current situation, but would like to hear practical experiences of people who live there. here it goes: I am IT professional, & work in Copenhagen, (get all social benefits like child allowance, free ...
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 by Julien
Hi all, everyone can now participate to the Bratislava business directory! You can recommend a professional and indicate you appreciate its services. > A plumber did a great job with your water leak? > A restaurant always welcomes you ...
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
[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
[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
[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 caf茅 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