lukas.tencer
Slovak expat in Canada
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About me
Slovak
Lives in Montreal
Speaks English, German, Slovak, Czech
Registration: 23 March 2011
Questions about taxes:
I'm interested in living in Ireland as an early-retiree so I needn't find work, but would like to volunteer my time/skills. Questions about taxes: do you pay taxes on rentals? do you pay income taxes from your original country (the US)does Ireland ... Read More
Will be moving to Bratislava in one month, how do I find rent? by sfetea
Hello, I'll be moving to Bratislava in about one month. How do I find a nice studio to rent that can also be cheap(er) than 400 euro? I mean, where do I look, how do I proceed?
Hello, try http://roommates.sk/ or some other sites for sharing. Also if you want to have something on your own, search mostly in local newspapers and bulleting boards. You can find a lot on internet, but usually best things are in physical media. Read More
Going out in Bratislava
Hi, for me it is mostly swimming in Iuventa. If pubs, then student pubs like 39 or Elam. Cinemas are really good in Aupark and for restaurants I recommend ZLATY VODNIK, but it is a bit outside of center, if something in city center, than BIELA PANI ... Read More
Grocery stores by jmoon
Hello - I am moving to Bratislava in February and would like to know if anyone has suggestions about where to get the best quality groceries, especially meat, produce and dairy. I don't know if Slovakia designates meat and dairy as "grass-fed" ...
Hello, actually groceries are much higher quality in slovakia than north america. most of the food is organic even if not marked so. There is still lots of local markets and local farmers. For groceries you can go to TESCO, JEDNOTA or BILLA, avoid ... Read More
Work and live in Slovakia
Hello Gopan. For internationals is very hard to get a job in slovkia, try to look on this site: http://www.profesia.sk/ but you would need to speak Slovak on some level (medium to high). FOr phhotographer it might be easier, also depends what kind ... Read More
Newcomer from Greece by Iphestos
Hi people. I am considering to come to Bratislava. I have some questions. How safe is the city? I have heard mixed opinions. Which is the lowest acceptable salary in order to live on your own? (rent and all other expenses) Does most of the ...
Hi people. I am considering to come to Bratislava. I have some questions. How safe is the city? I have heard mixed opinions. Which is the lowest acceptable salary in order to live on your own? (rent and all other expenses) Does most of the ... Read More
Cost of living in Slovakia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Slovakia [/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Slovakia. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hello, I would recommend site expatistan.com/cost-of-living , very good source, more-less it fits. If you have some question not included on expatistan, please contact me. Read More
Credit card from Slovak bank by marin_m
Hello, Can somebody please recommend a bank in Slovakia for issuing a credit card. Is there any special requirements when issuing a credit card for foreign (EU) citizens? Thank you!
Hi, no there is no problem with issuing a credit card. I would recommend Slovenska SPoritelna, very good one, they will issue you VISA ELECTRON as soon as you open account. You can request VISA or MASTERCARD, but will cost you around 5聙 a month, but ... Read More
new English secondhand bookstore
Thanks, recently I was searching for some, is there also some books on international test, IELTS, TOEFL... Read More
Searching for gym w English introduction and/or English courses
Hello, this is a tricky question. Actually there is not many, if you can find some expat gym, they speak more German. Look for gyms close to business districts and in city center (Stare Mesto). Read More
any job for me in Liptovsky Mikulas
Hello, http://www.profesia.sk/ will be your best bet. But Liptovsky Mikulas is really small city. I would rather recommend local newspapers, bulletin boards, local social office and of course ask friends. Most of the work in Slovakia is agreed by ... Read More
Public transportation in Bratislava
So far I can compare with public transportation in Ireland and Canada. I would say it is cheap, really cheap, also it is pretty clean in comparison to Canada, but not as clean as Ireland. Safety is a question, I have never been afraid, but be aware ... Read More
driving licence in Slovakia by peterp
Hi All, Would need your help and opinions......I moved to Slovakia about a year ago and would need to make a driving licence. Does anyone know of how to do this best (don't speak Slovak but English and German). Please help - thank you. Peter
Hi, international licences are accepted according to Vienna treaty and Geneva treaty. But beware, they are valid just for some time (usually 1-3 years). Also you can do your driving license in any country in Europe and it will be valid in Slovakia. ... Read More
Is there job opportunities by galicia5
My family will be living in Bratislava in July 2011. We will be working at QSI International School. My 19 year old son will be with us and will be seeking employment. Is there job opportunities for US expats who have graduated from high school but ...
Yes, there is opportunities, but you would need some level of Slovak language, at least to deal with clerks. There is currently new law submitted, that also non-certified teachers can teach English, this might be a shot for your son. Anyway, try ... Read More