AndrewT
English expat in Hungary
Forum posts
13
About me
English
Lives in Bonyhad
Registration: 24 November 2008
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Anyone interested in a Travel Club? by Travelclub
Hi there, I thought that probably we can start a Travel Club in Budapest, somewhere in the city center. I guess that there are many expats in this city, and I would like to organise a special event, where we can share our experiences about our ...
internations/org hold regular monthly social events in Budapest.. Read More
I need some good tax advice - cananyone help?????? by JAQ36
:) I will be working in Hungary very soon. I will be paid via a UK Agency who will be paid by my Employer (indirect). I know the tax regime in Hungary is extortionate!!!!!! I'm a UK resident and will complete a P85 and be non-resident in the Uk ...
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I need some good tax advice - cananyone help?????? by JAQ36
:) I will be working in Hungary very soon. I will be paid via a UK Agency who will be paid by my Employer (indirect). I know the tax regime in Hungary is extortionate!!!!!! I'm a UK resident and will complete a P85 and be non-resident in the Uk ...
Try: thealbanygroup.com I used them for payroll solutions when I was contracting here 10 years ago... Read More
Living in Hungary by expat.com
You are living in Hungary, or you used to live in Hungary. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Hungary? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
No Problem Ray, I am happy to help. Probably a good idea to do a little light reading! We聮re about to put our place on the market and I don聮t expect we will even come close to the price we paid in the first place. One of our neighbours has been ... Read More
Living in Hungary by expat.com
You are living in Hungary, or you used to live in Hungary. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Hungary? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
You are very welcome Ray. I聮m sure that in the longer term, a city centre apartment would represent a decent investment. I don聮t think that there are currently any annual property taxes, although the government have announced that they intend to ... Read More
Living in Hungary by expat.com
You are living in Hungary, or you used to live in Hungary. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Hungary? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
It may not be a bad price for the area of Andrassy, but you could probably get a much better deal without having to go too far (a couple of blocks). Beware also that even some of the more upscale sections of Budapest have rough parts too. You ... Read More
Looking for a freelance photographer... by igamingbusiness
I am currently in the process of organising a large 4-day exhibition and conference, 10th-13th September at the SYMA Exhibition Hall for the iGaming affiliate industry. As a result, I am looking to source local photographers to help cover our event ...
Most welcome... Read More
Looking for a freelance photographer... by igamingbusiness
I am currently in the process of organising a large 4-day exhibition and conference, 10th-13th September at the SYMA Exhibition Hall for the iGaming affiliate industry. As a result, I am looking to source local photographers to help cover our event ...
Try checking these these guys out.. http://www.photographersdirect.com/professionals/hungary-photographers.asp (Andrew Trask won't be around in Sept, unfortunately) Read More
Do and don't in Hungary by expat.com
Are you living in Hungary? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Hungary? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Hungary? Thanks!
I have never had to pay a "tip" myself (I'm English), but my wife (who is Hungarian) and all of her family pay on each and every visit (including her 90 year old grandmother). Apparently not to pay is a sure and certian way of getting the very ... Read More
Do and don't in Hungary by expat.com
Are you living in Hungary? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Hungary? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Hungary? Thanks!
The "tip" for a birth seems to vary from Hospital to Hospital; 2 1/2 years ago we had to pay 30,000 huf to the delivery doctor, although there are doctors which charge upwards of 100,000! Read More
Find a job in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Hungary? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Hungary? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Hungary. Recruitment agencies? ...
or for selling stock photography: http://www.photographersdirect.com/ No fees, you just pay commission on sales (and there are only a couple of photographers from Hungary) Read More
Find a job in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Hungary? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Hungary? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Hungary. Recruitment agencies? ...
Try: Dr Julia F眉redi budapest@englishlanguagejobs.com +36 30 616 3883 http://www.englishlanguagejobs.com/candidates/jobs/?region_id=19 Read More
Cost of living in Hungary by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Hungary . The idea is to help those who would like to live in Hungary. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...
Energy prices V Expensive and rising: 2003: Gas (monthly) 9000 ft 2008: Gas (monthly) 33500 ft 2003 Electricity (monthly) 4000 ft 2008 Electricity (monthly) 24500 ft Read More