Richard and Luba Borschel
@borschelrh
American expat in Hungary
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American
Lives in Balatonfured
Speaks German and English
Registration: 23 November 2009
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Best cities to live in Hungary by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Hungary. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
You are correct, the expat experience is colored by our personal issues. Language being a big one but for us it has not been a problem. We live in Balatonfured which I can fully endorse as a great place to live. It has more than adequate shopping ... Read More
Which HU bottled mineral water is the best? by Marilyn Tassy
There are just so many different brands and price ranges for bottled mineral water in Hungary. I have tried most of them, from the pricey to the store brands. Used to drink the bubbly water but have gone to the flat water. Is there really much value ...
Absolutely true and a big problem in the US as well. Naegleria fowlerii infections are rapidly fatal as it is an amoeba that infects the brain and lives in slightly brackish water. It was first discovered in Australia and then several outbreaks in ... Read More
Which HU bottled mineral water is the best? by Marilyn Tassy
There are just so many different brands and price ranges for bottled mineral water in Hungary. I have tried most of them, from the pricey to the store brands. Used to drink the bubbly water but have gone to the flat water. Is there really much value ...
I do the same. There are actually 7 different springs around Balatonfured including 2 in Csopak. It is high in sulfur and magnesium but very healthy. The heart institute water is also slightly carbonated. Our water in Balatonfured is spring fed ... Read More
Pit falls of living in Hungary by marwood47
Many out there some of witch are new to Hungary and others being hear some time. I my self been hear first just visiting and then hear moor often but ill health I have to return to Uk many times in a year. I wish to make one or two things clear if ...
Interesting questions and post. I am dying of curiosity though. You state you don't speak Hungarian and you travel frequently to the UK yet English is obviously not your native language. So, out of curiosity, where are you from originally? I ... Read More
Healthcare in Hungary by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Hungary ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Hungary? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
We have used it extensively and are very happy. Doctors here are well trained and all specialists have real PhDs so are at the top of their game. I am a PhD Immunologist and I can categorically state that medical doctors in the US who get PhD's ... Read More
Anyone know of Ski Clubs with bus trips ? by borschelrh
My wife doesn't ski and I am looking for better deals which often are through ski clubs. Living in Balatonfured makes this more difficult but I am assuming in Budapest (or other cities) there must be some. Searching the internet though I ...
köszönöm szépen. I didn't know this website before. It looks sort of like Craigslist but I found a few things that might help me out. Read More
Anyone know of Ski Clubs with bus trips ?
My wife doesn't ski and I am looking for better deals which often are through ski clubs. Living in Balatonfured makes this more difficult but I am assuming in Budapest (or other cities) there must be some. Searching the internet though I ... Read More
Magyar Posta, DHL, or UPS - have you ever sent a big envelope to USA? by GuestPoster116
Hi everyone. I searched the forum, and have seen general opinions, but no concrete price ranges. I need to mail some big envelopes (A4 papers) to the US for immigration. Price quote from fedex was about $100. Not gonna happen. I can't figure ...
Sorry, I am late too. I just sent a 3 day last week using DHL for an 8 1/2x11 inch envelope by DHL for a fixed cost of 9990 HUF. It was mailed on Tuesday and received in Virginia on Thursday. I believe every Shell station has a DHL drop point and ... Read More
New Law about Registering a Car as a Foreigner by tmt0685
Hi guys and ladies! There's a new law recently about foreigner, specifically 3rd world citizens can not register a car without Hungarian Address card! Can anyone please give me (or us?) some more details about this new policy of the ...
We are Americans who emigrated to Hungary and brought a car with us. As non-EU members we had to get visa's to permit us to live here and renew them every 5 years. The latest visa is now on a white card and is essentially the same things as the ... Read More
Driving USA Licensed Car in Hungary & E.U. by laszlo01
Hello. I am trying to find the laws that pertain to US citizens bringing and driving a USA registered car in Hungary. I know you need to have the green paper insurance as well as clear title on hand. Does anybody know all the details of how long i ...
The 30 day rule is now real and enforced. It is because of all the Hungarians who register their cars in Slovokia or Slovenia. The driver's license is another big problem with Hungary not offering reciprocity to any US licenses. So, you either ... Read More
Good Art Supply Stores in Budapest? by Little Miss Zen
Does anyone know of an art supply store that sells Prismacolor brand pencils and/or markers, or a brand very similar to them in Budapest? I am from the US, and I usually buy Prismacolors, but can't seem to find them here. I've tried googling it as ...
Be careful as the customs duties have been increased from the US. Recently I got some vitamins and the duty was 50%. Ouch! It is part of the new tax laws implemented recently by Fidez to get out from under the IMF. It is better to try and order ... Read More
Internet Security by fidobsa
I use a lot of internet forum sites but over the last couple of years I've had quite a few problems with accessing certain sites because I'm in Hungary. If sites are getting spam or virus attacks originating in eastern Europe they are quite likely ...
It has happened several times to me as well so you are not incorrect. It is an issue with the Domain Name Servers and how UPC (in my case) interacts with them. I also have a paid VPN service and if I turn that on I have no problems at all and can ... Read More
Driving license in Hungary by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Hungary? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Worst case if I pass, I'll just have to go back to the US and renew my expired VA license and then make sure I leave the country (EU) and have my passport stamped. Bosnia is only 5 hours away and I like to visit Sarajevo for skiing so can schedule ... Read More
Driving license in Hungary by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Hungary? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
TornadoHH is more or less correct. I am going through the process now. You don't have to register at a diving school but I did it through a friend as you can only take the practical test in a driving school certified training car. The written is ... Read More
Is a gross salary of EUR 30,000/ annum is ok in budapest by ayanbishnu
Hi friends I am an IT consultant in the field of SAP supply chain with 9 years of experience across the globe in various industry in the field of supply chain. Recently I have got an offer from a company in Budapest for the position of a IT ...
You would be rich here. The President only makes $87,000 a year so you have to keep things in perspective. The salary for a physician (for example) here is a bit over $1,200 Euros a month although most supplement for cash office visits after ... Read More