@philip Mckay
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Speaks English Bits of Bulgarian and philippino :)
Registration: 03 August 2023
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Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
***. Don't worry I'm not long for this site .. just got to update my last 2 months expenditure for those that are interested and I'll be gone .. I can see why there are many members but not to many ... Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
@romaniacI read many of your posts on here and I think your latest was enough to convince me that you are not such a nice person .. private message to someone like you is more than i could bare .. I'm retired now and having to speak to people like ... Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
And yes I want it but not yet lol I'm only a mere whippet snapper at 64 😁 Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
Well said tony Freedom of speech and ideas should be encouraged not stifled by a minority on here..Not everyone has a gold plated pension and even if they did they have got it mostly through years of work and come out the other side to enjoy there ... Read More
Driving License by Snowball6
I’ve just been pulled up on a spot check with police. They told me I need a Bulgarian license. Can anyone advise on the position, I drive in UK as well.
Right so often when you take out insurance it will ask if your a UK resident and obviously your a BG resident and a UK citizen ... You obviously have a yearly insurance for your car in UK .. but with the need to change your licence to a BG one ... Read More
Driving License by Snowball6
I’ve just been pulled up on a spot check with police. They told me I need a Bulgarian license. Can anyone advise on the position, I drive in UK as well.
Just use your Bulgarian driving licence ... However not sure about your status with a car .. do you own a car in UK or just hiring one.. hiring no problem but if you own a car there could be an issue ... you have to talk to your insurer about ... Read More
Driving License by Snowball6
I’ve just been pulled up on a spot check with police. They told me I need a Bulgarian license. Can anyone advise on the position, I drive in UK as well.
@Snowball6To ask this question you need to say how long your living in Bulgaria so then it becomes much clearer... I believe that if you spend more than a year here you are obliged to change over your licence to a BG one .. I do not know ... Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
@janemulberryNow that's a good idea Jane.. and has a definite potential Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
It probably won't be a shock if your employed by a care home which most are ... Minimum wage... overtime at single time unless your called in prior to a shift then it's time and a half.. few and far between I'm afraid thoughPublic holidays single ... Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
@Ant64There is one in samokov but as Jules says the language barrier is going to be a problem Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Just got my electric bill 328.06 LVSo end result for January living costs was 2146lv. So at today's BG rate £943 It will be a lot cheaper next month Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@grumpyoldbirdWell this trip has been very tough on us ... And one of the immediate problems was the main room LPG failed ... This was the main area to dry clothes and obviously the biggest room in the apartment.... Years before I had designed the ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@grumpyoldbirdYes total Lev was 1818.74Just waiting for the electric bill estimated to be 400lev ISH!This month will be much cheaper so I'll be posting all 3 months that we are here ..It will include any taxes and services that have to be paid on a ... Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
@gwynjLol IV already ordered a Moto cross armoured vest and a couple of rugby tops with Eva protection on the shoulders.. biceps and chest .... This is the 3rd time iv hurt my collar bone and suspect IV broken before back in 2020 when COVID ... Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
Yes your right ... I always take picture on the phones of any meds I get in BG coz you think your gonna remember but after 6 months in UK you forget so makes it easy when you go to pharmacy you can just show a picture .. mind you IV ... Read More