@Kenyo00
Puerto Rican expat in Hungary
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29 posts
About me
Puerto Rican
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 15 March 2015
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Leaving Hungary - What's the process? by Kenyo00
Hello all! TL;DR: I'm returning to the US and need to figure out how to "properly" stop being a resident. It's time; I'm returning to the USA. I've been living in Hungary (Pécs, Budapest) for the last year, but many ...
Sadly, I have no advice other than to say forget it all. If you could not even get a job here, you owe the Hungarian State nothing (even if they think you do). Let them try to collect.Well, I still have to come back since the wife's family is ... Read More
Leaving Hungary - What's the process? by Kenyo00
Hello all! TL;DR: I'm returning to the US and need to figure out how to "properly" stop being a resident. It's time; I'm returning to the USA. I've been living in Hungary (Pécs, Budapest) for the last year, but many ...
Sorry things didn't work out as planned for you. Congrats on the new job offer though. I would think one thing to do is to contact the immigration office and let them know you will be moving away.Thanks for the good wishes! Yes, the Immigration ... Read More
Expats on the driest, windiest and coldest place on the planet by GuestPoster279
As we end 2015, let us all think about those expats on the driest, windiest and coldest place on the ...
Not to sound TOO cynic, but it looks like countries are positioning themselves to get at the resources we'll be running low on in the near future; water and oil. Kind of ironic, really. Read More
Leaving Hungary - What's the process?
Hello all! TL;DR: I'm returning to the US and need to figure out how to "properly" stop being a resident. It's time; I'm returning to the USA. I've been living in Hungary (Pécs, Budapest) for the last year, but many ... Read More
Moving to Hungary- Looking for information about Pecs Area by sylvm
Hi, we are considering moving to Hungary. Over the past few years we have lived in Turkish Republlic of North Cyprus, France and Spain. Currently living in Wales but not very happy here. We are looking at the Pecs area. We should be grateful ...
@sylvm: I recently moved to Hungary with my wife because she's studying in Pécs. She came ahead of me and I followed a few months later while I finished things up in the USA. We lived in Pécs for about 7 months, and all I can say is ... Read More
Volunteering in Hungary by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Hungary? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
Judging by the news, I can see an increase in volunteers with multiple language skills would be useful at Bicske, Keleti and Szeged railway stations. Probably language pairs: Hungarian - Arabic, Arabic - English and of course, Hungarian - ... Read More
The Best Car Or SUV In Hungary An American Wouldn't Really Know About? by Enfusia
Hi, I searched the Forum for threads about cars but came up empty on this topic. Here's what I want to know. 1. What's the best car or SUV there that does really well in the snow that's widely available and easy to get repaired? List ...
Because real men drive rear-whee drive! Not really (but actually, yes). Forward-wheel drive (FWD) is easier (and thus safer) to handle in general since it's a lot more difficult to oversteer and slip the rear wheels. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) can ... Read More
Please.. I need REAL FACTS about Budapest. by duegui
Hello everybody! So I got offered a position in good research institute there in Budapest. It is planned to be for the next 2 years. During the interview they told me that the salary may seem low from a Western Europe point of view.. but that it is ...
Hi duegui Another obstacle for foreigners looking to rent is that there is the normal, European requirement for you to register as a resident with the Hungarian government. The bureaucracy involved in this is actually pretty painless: but many ... Read More
The Best Car Or SUV In Hungary An American Wouldn't Really Know About? by Enfusia
Hi, I searched the Forum for threads about cars but came up empty on this topic. Here's what I want to know. 1. What's the best car or SUV there that does really well in the snow that's widely available and easy to get repaired? List ...
Patrick, Wikipedia is a great source for researching car brands. For example, Opel has a shared lineage with GM, as Kia did (does?) with Hyundai. There you can find (by model run) which American vehicles equate to European vehicles. For example, ... Read More
Driving in Hungary by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Hungary? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I learned to drive in Puerto Rico, where as in most Latin American countries, a car is treated not much different than a horse. That is, people take them everywhere, park them anywhere, pamper them rotten, and sometimes even talk to them. I've ... Read More
What are the biggest adjustments you made when you moved to Budapest? by Tunisiantwist
Hello, I'm An American with expat experiences in North Africa and the Middle East. I would like to know what the biggest adjustments some people have had to make while moving to Budapest? I vacationed there once, but I'm sure vacationing ...
I would like to know what the biggest adjustments some people have had to make while moving to Budapest?For me, the biggest adjustment has been getting used to the lack of interaction with people from a culture I'm used to. It's not bad per ... Read More
Please.. I need REAL FACTS about Budapest. by duegui
Hello everybody! So I got offered a position in good research institute there in Budapest. It is planned to be for the next 2 years. During the interview they told me that the salary may seem low from a Western Europe point of view.. but that it is ...
Like any place, what Hungary has to offer depends on your priorities and your preferences. Yes, pay here is low compared to other parts of the Western world (e.g., Germany, USA, etc.), but there is plenty to see and do. This country has been infused ... Read More
Best place to live : Hungary or Bulgaria? by Is debs
What country is the better one Hungary or bulgraia, we are looking for a place we can relax, have a couple of animals and not having to worry about crime, or people breaking in, as we get older, so please let me know how your day to day living is
I like it here specifically because it is not too neat, and somewhat a frontier.@klsallee: Thanks for putting words to Hungary's "charm"! I've been trying to describe why I like this country, and you've explained it perfectly. ... Read More
Expat friendly banks
Hi everyone, I'm to start working in BP soon, so I guess I'll be needing a local bank account for direct deposits and such. What is your experience on local banks? Any you'd recommend or avoid? Or do you keep your money ... Read More
Looking for universal power strip
Hi, I've been looking for a power strip (multi-jack power outlet, extension strip, etc.) with universal sockets. That is, one that is able to accept EU, US, UK, etc., connectors/prongs. Don't care for a transformer, I just need a power ... Read More