Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez
@LuisAlberto
Belgian expat in Hungary
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285
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Budapest
Speaks francais n茅erlandais italien espagnol anglais hongrois
Registration: 03 December 2010
About
My expat journey
Budapest, Hungary
In fact when I arrived in Budapest in 1998 I had a professional occupation that was really very financially interesting. On working days I earned 2.5 times the average Hungarian monthly salary. With the crisis, work quickly became increasingly rare and I had to get into the work/sleep routine using the languages 鈥嬧�婭 speak fluently. In the meantime I succeeded in what I had waited several years for, buying my apartment and it was important for me to pay for it in cash because given the instability of jobs I did not want to be tied to a bank. I have no concrete plans in Budapest, I live there in my charming apartment in the city center. From time to time I have to go abroad again in order to work for a decent salary because in the sector in which I work in Budapest the salaries are very low.
I work in the IT technical support, customer support sectors.
Besides, I practice a lot of sport and have done so for over 30 years. In particular, I have been going to fitness centers 6 times a week for 28 years now. In summer or if it doesn't rain I cycle a lot outside of Budapest and sometimes I even go to work by bike.
The reasons why I came to Hungary are very specific. But to say what I like here is rather very mixed and too long to explain I think...
The lamentable mentality and phlegm of the Hungarians.
Belgium
Activity
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Hi there, You are absolutely right! The fitness clubs monthly fees in Budapest are ridiculous since you just take a look at the Hungarian monthly average salary. I was a member of the Gym City since they opened last year. In february 2014 the ... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
The gym is located in the beginning of Aradi street near Oktogon. You'll find it on facebook. And yes it's me on the picture. And I'm currently 113kg. Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Oktogon Square in not to far using the public transportation. You'll find the Traing Station, if you don't look for fancy luxury useless machines on nice carpets, you'll find a cheap gym with loads of foreigners. Free weights and barbells are the ... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
What district is Maria street located? Then I can tell you or advise you any place. Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
English speaking staff? Did you drink anything? Hey, welcome to Hungary! I saw the place, but since this area is a kind of snob place with snobish people I guess it's not for free... But once again it depends of what you looking for, you wanna ... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
You have a club in Buda枚rs, I've never been there but there's one. Otherwise the closes from you will be in the XI district, Vida fitness, GildaMax, Mega fitness... There you go! Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Hi buddy, the average monthly fee in Budapest is around 13.000HUF. Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Yes, where I live in the basement of the house. VI district, Kmety Gy枚rgy utca, 15 Voil谩! Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
You should try Gym City in the 13 district right behind the national police station, Lomb street. http://www.gymcity.hu/r贸lunk/ Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Hi there, well if you want a gym with the same quality or standards like in USA here in Budapest you will pay at least 200USD/month or more! Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Well, I go to the gym to workout, not for the shower... :-) And today's most of the gyms has cardio equipment too. Of course if you go to a small district gym they may have a small amount of cardio machines. Logical, a cardio machine cost more than ... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Hi every one. I just wanted to react to your post regarding the 2 places you guys are talking about. I would like to give my opinion about it with a 28 years of experience in the fitness world. I'm actually a bodybuilder and I also have a fitness ... Read More
Budapest inquiry by Milan.K
Hi everyone! I have been offered a job in Budapest, and I don't have a clue what is the cost of living there, so, I'm asking you guys here, if anyone is in Budapest, would salary of some 900 euros be enough for decent living in Budapest?
Hi all ! I will give my experience of 13 years in Budapest. I'm from Belgium, Brussels. If you want to live and work in Budapest as an emloyee depending on your qualifications, but in general the salaries are pretty low compares to the cost of life ... Read More
to meet people by frederiqua
hi everybody, I've just arrived to Budapest for 1 year but I know nobody. If there are persons who want to have a drink, that will be with big pleasure. Yes, it's a little difficult to meet a personn in the street :) thanks
Hi Frederiqua ! it won't take too long to meet new people here ! I'm from Belgium and I live here since 13 years. I can't walk 2 steps in the street without meeting someone I know ! Budapest is a little village ! :-) Luis Alberto Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ... Read More