Frida
@FridaH
Swedish expat in Hungary
Forum posts
37
About me
Swedish
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 04 January 2012
Activity
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 have been going to Roszakert Medical, they are great! I can call them and see a doctor the same day, quite expensive 30000 forints for a 40 min visit but really good care! If you need a doctor during the weekend or the evening, call dr Akos Santa ... 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 ...
My contractor not available any longer for apartment renovations, he only does big jobs now. We have not taken any pics after or before. I only have one from the real estate agent ad on my facebook ... 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 ...
Hi! I bought an apartment one year ago and renovated everything. We paid around 15 000 euros to a constructor who took down walls and built up new, new electricity, piping, new luxury bathroom ( most expensive thing in the whole apt), painting ... 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.
Hi! I love bargain hunting :D I have been to Parndorfs outlet in Austria several times, there should be sale there right now, can highly recommend it!! If you like designer clothes to bargain prices :) I think the winter sale in Hungary is right ... Read More
help me to choose between district 8th and district 5th by gergi
Hi all i need further information about corvin apartments 8th district and 8th district in general like is it safe and i heard that is the new city center and surrounded by mall,gym,cinema,bars,restaurants is that true ??? i need to choose ...
If you want to deal with a english speaking person homemanagement.hu should be your choice ! They have apartments in the "good" areas downtown and all info is in english, fair prices! Read More
Is this a realistic estimation? by Kati+6kotim
My family - hubby and 5 kids are thinking of living in Hungary for several months in 2013. We will have an income of 3800EUROS/month. I聮ve done some calculations regarding cost of living. I got estimates from various websites like Numbeo which ...
Okey! I am not a resident yet but good to know! And unlike Sweden (and other western european countries) it costs quite much money to register a car here in Hungary, when you are importing. Read More
Is this a realistic estimation? by Kati+6kotim
My family - hubby and 5 kids are thinking of living in Hungary for several months in 2013. We will have an income of 3800EUROS/month. I聮ve done some calculations regarding cost of living. I got estimates from various websites like Numbeo which ...
Hello! I have moved to Budapest from Sweden and me and my boyfriend live in a 1 bedroom apartment in downtown. The cost we have beside our apartment common fee (50 euro): Gas: we pay the same amount every month 50 euros and it is based on the ... Read More
REAL American style steaks? American TV channels? by rbr3262
Hello everyone, basic questions: 1) Where can I find American cut steaks (e.g.: New York Strip, Porter House, Rib Eye聟) I聮ve been to Tesco, Metro and local butcher shops with only VERY thin cut (like 7-8mm thick) 聯steaks at Tesco and only sometimes ...
Yes they are all in English, with the HBO-channels ( HBO 1,2, HBO comedy, cinemax 1, 2)you choose if you want hungarian or english. We have internet as well fiberpower 120 and my computer geek boyfriends says it is stable and he gets the max speed. ... Read More
Anyone know about hungarian wine? by engie_bengie
Hi all, I'm not much of a wine drinker but I hear its really good and quite cheap as well. I'm a red wine drinker when I drink it and quite like merlot. normally when i do drink it its with dinner. Bouhht a bottle today and its a strange taste to ...
Hi! I can highly recommend the wines from Vylyan, the have won rewards for their wines :) The best wine i have ever tasted is a pinot noir from Vylyan. Sooo amazing!!! /Frida Read More
REAL American style steaks? American TV channels? by rbr3262
Hello everyone, basic questions: 1) Where can I find American cut steaks (e.g.: New York Strip, Porter House, Rib Eye聟) I聮ve been to Tesco, Metro and local butcher shops with only VERY thin cut (like 7-8mm thick) 聯steaks at Tesco and only sometimes ...
Hi! In the shopping mall Mom Park there is a "meat store", havent bought anything there but it looked really nice. They had "real" meat! About TV channels, we have UPC and have a package with CNN, BBC, Skynews and a HBO package and HBO on demand. ... Read More
Hello , start a business in Budpest by charissweetie
Hello everyone , I am new here and asking for some help , thanks in advance for any help offered . My company consider to set an office or form a company in Hungary , but no one understand local language , is English common there锛� Can we ...
Hello! You definitely need someone who speaks (and writes) hungarian, different permits and tax payment application and registration of the company requires someone who speak the language. I strongly recommend to contact a business lawyer at ... Read More
How to search for shared flats in Budapest? by yujhgre
Hello, I need some advice about what to do when renting a room in a shared flat in Budapest. I'm starting university in September. I have already started searching but is it too early? Or should I really manage this now? Will I still find ...
Hello! I dont know how you can find a flat mate, perhaps you can rent an apartment and in the beginning of the semester set up ads at the university billboards. [Moderated] Read More
Rental questions for Budapest by Disq
Greetings all, At first, I would have loved if I knew this site earlier. Just wanted to say that. It's pretty neat that I can find nearly everything on one website. But I do have a question though regarding renting of flats (in this case). I am ...
I know a great rental agency homemanagement.hu The guy who owns it is named Tal Hadari and he is a nice guy. A big pro is that the staff speaks english and they are an affiliate to the biggest real estate comapany in Hungary Duna House. If the ... Read More
Swedish language by 脕kos ///M
Hi All, I need someone who could teach me swedish. I would appreciate it very much! Thanks for your help!
Yeah they are simular languages! Swedish people often understand a lot of german and the other way around! Read More
Swedish language by 脕kos ///M
Hi All, I need someone who could teach me swedish. I would appreciate it very much! Thanks for your help!
Yeah of course! I can learn you the bases and then you probably need to see a real teacher to get the proper way to learn advance swedish :) Read More