Kenyo00
Puerto Rican expat in Hungary
Forum posts
29
About me
Puerto Rican
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 15 March 2015
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 (Pe虂cs, Budapest) for the last year, but many ...
Well, I still have to come back since the wife's family is here, and getting arrested or harassed by the authorities is not a good idea ;) But even sadder still is the loss to the Hungarian economy of your skills due to the ridiculous Hungarian ... 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 (Pe虂cs, Budapest) for the last year, but many ...
Thanks for the good wishes! Yes, the Immigration office was my first thought, but here "common sense" and "government services" seem to be mutually exclusive. I'm sure there's a law disallowing they even be mentioned in ... Read More
Expats on the driest, windiest and coldest place on the planet
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 (Pe虂cs, 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 Pe虂cs. She came ahead of me and I followed a few months later while I finished things up in the USA. We lived in Pe虂cs 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 ...
Additionally, speakers of Dari, Pashtun, and even Urdu would be needed, as these are languages spoken in Afghanistan, where a large group of those transiting are form. 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 ...
I believe this is because only the registered tenant can un-register themselves from the property address. If the tenants leave but don't un-register, the landlord can be left with a host of people assigned to that address with none of them ... 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聟 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 ...
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 se, but does takes some time to adjust to. There is a general lack of diversity when shopping, so if you ... 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
@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. It reminds me of Puerto Rico 20 years ago, or Costa Rica nowadays. 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
Tips for getting your first job in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Hungary? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
For me, finding a job took about a month of online job searching. I managed to land 2 interviews after submitting my resume to over 100 positions. One interview was with a company focusing on electronics engineering and another with a multinational ... 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 ...
@duegui: @kisalle's advice is very good. Here are my perceptions from having lived here (Pe虂cs, for now, soon moving to BP). In general, if you are an expat here and your source of income is EUR or USD, then you'll probably be fine with ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Hungary. What recommendations would you ...
@Dea73: I've been pretty much cloistered over the last few months, spending time off work with the wife before and after our newborn arrived. Other than her family, I've only met few other locals. For the most part, the Hungarians I've ... Read More
What's a good/OK salary for living in Budapest? by Kenyo00
Hello! I have a job offer with a large multinational telco company in Budapest, but being an expat and my wife having never worked here (that's why she left Hungary in the first place), I'm not sure what a good salary range is for an ...
@Marilyn: You paint a pretty dreary picture. I'd guess you're retired (good for you!). I'd expect to net about 300k HUF/month; what's that here, in your opinion? From the people I've met at the PTE (University of Pe虂cs), ... Read More
Design Engineer Salary in Budapest
@DavidPer: The salary I was offered is brutto. I'd expect to net between 250k and 350 HUF/month. From what I've observed, you'd probably fit in a design position with a company like General Electric (e.g., GE Lightning) or Bosch, who ... Read More
Looking for English speaking job in Pe虂cs, Hungary by Kenyo00
Hello! New expat looking for job in Pe虂cs (very little Hungarian knowledge). Computer/electrical engineering background, 6+ years experience in electronics and systems engineering. I'm a native Spanish speaker, speak English as a 2nd ...
@USASAM: I've had mixed luck contacting large multinationals in Hungary. Many of them require fluent Hungarian, some of them don't (much to my luck). As expected, your resume often gets lost in their HR systems. There seems to be a large ... Read More
Design Engineer Salary in Budapest
@DaviPer: From the research I've done, salaries seem to vary a lot depending on your field, position, and hiring company. What kind of background do you have? "Design Engineering" is as obscure a title as "Systems ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Hungary. What recommendations would you ...
I've only been in the country for 2 months, but had visited a few times before after marrying my Hungarian wife. Here's my shot (coming from an US lifestyle). 1) Slow down. Life here is A LOT slower (compared to the US East Coast at least). ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Hungary by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Hungary. What recommendations would you ...
@USASAM: Have you checked out this: cetp.info/inside/aboutus.htm Since you're already here, it might make it easier. Best of luck. Read More
What's a good/OK salary for living in Budapest? by Kenyo00
Hello! I have a job offer with a large multinational telco company in Budapest, but being an expat and my wife having never worked here (that's why she left Hungary in the first place), I'm not sure what a good salary range is for an ...
Found the other "net salary calculators": fizetesek.hu/en/calculator hrportal.hu/index.phtml?page=berkalkulator_2015 Read More
What's a good/OK salary for living in Budapest? by Kenyo00
Hello! I have a job offer with a large multinational telco company in Budapest, but being an expat and my wife having never worked here (that's why she left Hungary in the first place), I'm not sure what a good salary range is for an ...
@fluffy2560: Sounds like good advice, thank you. We don't plan on more than 2 children at the moment, second one may take several years to arrive ;) Any idea how accurate are the Net salary calculators provided online, such as in hrportal.hu? There ... Read More
What's a good/OK salary for living in Budapest?
Hello! I have a job offer with a large multinational telco company in Budapest, but being an expat and my wife having never worked here (that's why she left Hungary in the first place), I'm not sure what a good salary range is for an ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello! I recently moved to beautiful Pe虂cs with my wife, two parrots, and just welcomed our first daughter here as well. If you live or plan to live in the area, drop me a message. I'm currently looking for a job here, would love to ... Read More
Looking for English speaking job in Pe虂cs, Hungary
Hello! New expat looking for job in Pe虂cs (very little Hungarian knowledge). Computer/electrical engineering background, 6+ years experience in electronics and systems engineering. I'm a native Spanish speaker, speak English as a 2nd ... Read More