apma
BannedFrench expat in Vietnam
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Speaks French, English, Vietnamese, Spanish and German notions
Registration: 05 February 2018
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2023 Construction Costs - Punta Cana Area by MTPinCC
Hello. I am wondering if anyone could shed some light on 2023 construction costs. A year or two ago, we were hearing that villa construction would be about $800 - $1,000 per square meter. I am assuming these costs have increased, but wondering if ...
Well, now, in april 2024, the rates for building a villa might range between $1,000 and $1,300 per square meter, depending on various factors like location and material choices. The upward trend is largely influenced by economic fluctuations and ... Read More
Choosing Electricity Provider - Lampiris / Engie / Luminous by Rohit45
Hello, I have recently shifted to Evere Brussels. Previously, I stayed with BBF where the rent was paid which included utility charges, so this is my first experience. I live in an apartment with is approx 55 m2 and the heating is also electric, ...
Paying €81 per month for electric heating in a 55 m2 apartment doesn't sound too unreasonable, especially with your current setup from Lampiris. It's great that you've locked in a rate for three years; this can often protect you from sudden ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
When I expanded my business to the Philippines 5-6 years back, coming from the US where I always worked with local contractors and designers, the change was stark. Everything you mentioned rings true, especially the need for hands-on management and ... Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .) Thanks :)
For your 1200 sq ft home with two bathrooms, thinking about how much water you guys use daily is key. A tank that can hold a day or two's worth of water is a smart bet. So, something between 1000 to 1500 gallons should cover your needs, giving you a ... Read More
Gifts for girlfriend's parents and siblings by jamespryder
I am from the US and will be visiting my girlfriend for a few months in Haiphong. Are there any suggestions regarding appropriate gifts for the various family members? This will be my first return trip since meeting her a few months ago so it's not ...
Local delicacies or small tokens representing your hometown can be charming gestures. Read More
Can I work as a kindergarten teacher in the US? by Dancing Duchenne mom
I am curious about getting a job in the US being a kindergarten teacher from Iceland with 15 years of experience. Would I be credited? Is there a high need for kindergarten teachers and would it be easy to get a sponsor to help with a visa?Thank you
Regarding sponsorship for a visa, it's possible but it can be a bit of a process. You'll need to find a school or organization willing to sponsor you, which can sometimes be a challenge. But with your experience, you might have a better chance ... Read More
Good arizona mobile home housing/social circle? by dannyb888
Hi all. I'm a Canadian looking to relocate for at least 6 months out of the year. I am looking for an affordable mobile home and park to live in as well as make a social circle. If anybody is interested in referring me or even having a chat, say hi ...
Have you checked out any specific areas you're interested in? Finding an affordable mobile home park with a good social scene can be a bit of a hunt, but definitely doable. Read More
Income tax on foreign source income outside Portugal by yubayashi
Hello.I have a question about Portugal income tax.I am a holder of NHR status.I receive all my salary from Japanese companies.(I do not receive any remuneration or salary from Portuguese companies)In this case, what will be the income tax?My tax ...
Oh man, I went through something similar last year. Thought all my freelance income from outside Portugal would be chill under NHR, but then got hit with the news about the 20% tax rate on some types of income. My head was spinning trying to figure ... Read More
Where to buy GOOD laptops- Cebu? by Larry Fisher
Looking on Amazon for a new laptop and finding really high import duties.So where do people go to physically see/buy laptops in Cebu?I have some but hopefully not overburdening wants in said laptop:1 tb SSD minimum16"minimum screen size40 series ...
I'm into video editing and used to use iMovie a lot, so I always bought MacBooks. But after my second one broke down pretty fast, I decided to give Windows a try. That's when I found this cool free video maker without watermark that worked great for ... Read More
Quito airport transfers by cccmedia
Transportation option forQuito airport travelers.I used Aero transport this past weekendto get from the airport at Tababela to mycondo in El Centro after flying back fromColombia.The one-way price was about 8 dollarscompared to the standard fare of ...
I also travelled to Liverpool not too long ago and decided to go a bit fancy with my ride from the airport. Read More
Translation of documents by kwakuforex123
Good evening Sir/Madam Please I would like to translate my documents into English as I am a student in Morocco.
I personally used transperfect service a while ago. They had my stuff translated in less than a day, and they even gave me a certificate, assuring that everything was accurately translated. Used their translated docs with no hitches.It's essential ... Read More