础苍诲谤茅
@TornadoHH
German expat in Hungary
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About me
German
Lives in Budapest
Speaks German, English, Hungarian and French a bit
Registration: 08 June 2012
Peoples mood. community and stuff by TornadoHH
I've been living here for 5 years now (Budapest) and recently i feel it is really going down hill community wise. I see more n more stressed and tired faces - in stores, on the streets etc. I always greet and try to be friendly but i don't ...
I'm sure you are right about getting used to things and seeing things differently. So after 5 years its really the every day life kicking in. And i also do not want to give the impression that i think hungarians are unfriendly it's quite ... Read More
Peoples mood. community and stuff by TornadoHH
I've been living here for 5 years now (Budapest) and recently i feel it is really going down hill community wise. I see more n more stressed and tired faces - in stores, on the streets etc. I always greet and try to be friendly but i don't ...
Would be sad if every city/culture would be the same. 'Eastern' and western cultures are different. For example: In hungary you do greet strangers and if you enter a shop you also greet. You do not do that in my home country. I feel part of ... Read More
Peoples mood. community and stuff
I've been living here for 5 years now (Budapest) and recently i feel it is really going down hill community wise. I see more n more stressed and tired faces - in stores, on the streets etc. I always greet and try to be friendly but i don't ... Read More
Cost of living in Hungary 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Hungary in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Hungary you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Hungary? > accommodation ...
Prices are rising : Restaurants, Flats to rent, Pubs, Gyms More and more people want to sell their flats so to buy a flat is cheap but rental prices go up.... While its true you can still find some restaurants (i'm not talking about the daily ... Read More
Car Insurance by fidobsa
My car was vandalised today when parked in a quiet country lane. The front passenger door glass was smashed. I only have the Generali KGFB insurance cover which is 3rd party. Am I right in assuming there will not be any cover for glass included in ...
I never bother with dealing with crazy hungarian phone menus, i just hack some random numbers in the keypad and that usually works to make the system give up and transfer me to an operator ... pressing 0 or just waiting often does NOT work :D also ... Read More
Bringing car to Hungary vs. buying other car in HU by gbrkic
Hi all, In November i am about to relocate to Budapest from Serbia and I own car with Serbian plates. From the very beginning I will be registered with an address in Budapest for two years. In the same time, I will keep all the Serbian ...
The logic here is : You need money to buy a car. If you have money they take it from you because they need it to build the Metro 4 line which will be ready in 2078... :D Read More
Bringing car to Hungary vs. buying other car in HU by gbrkic
Hi all, In November i am about to relocate to Budapest from Serbia and I own car with Serbian plates. From the very beginning I will be registered with an address in Budapest for two years. In the same time, I will keep all the Serbian ...
dont worry they will also rip you off if you dont import a car... buying an used car in hungary with hungarian plates they also make you pay a lot to register the car on your name... in this case it depends mostly on the poweroutput of the car ... Read More
Bank charges when using ATMs by fluffy2560
As I understand it, if you use an ATM, you will be charged a considerable fee for using the machine. OTP looks like one of the worst! Sajat = own bank issued cards, idegen = other bank's issued cards. [img ...
and another disgusting "tax" : (it just fits the discussion i think but maybe we can open a new thread) car "Acquisition fee". I didnt find a better translation for "Vagyonszerz茅si illet茅k". When you purchase an used car and have it registered on ... Read More
Bank charges when using ATMs by fluffy2560
As I understand it, if you use an ATM, you will be charged a considerable fee for using the machine. OTP looks like one of the worst! Sajat = own bank issued cards, idegen = other bank's issued cards. [img ...
I for one think VAT should be shot, dead, with prejudice. Or at least put a 10% max limit on it. Excessive VAT kills economies.I really dont know what Hungary's Government is up to. They are so killing the economy... 27% VAT. Highest in whole ... Read More
Bank charges when using ATMs by fluffy2560
As I understand it, if you use an ATM, you will be charged a considerable fee for using the machine. OTP looks like one of the worst! Sajat = own bank issued cards, idegen = other bank's issued cards. [img ...
Just wanted to point out the FTT for most banks is the smallest percentage of the charges. I have a "free" hungarian bank account with "free" creditcard and the same in germany. I only pay this FTT here if i withdraw cash. Read More
Bank charges when using ATMs by fluffy2560
As I understand it, if you use an ATM, you will be charged a considerable fee for using the machine. OTP looks like one of the worst! Sajat = own bank issued cards, idegen = other bank's issued cards. [img ...
The Financial Transaction Tax is 0,3% for cash withdrawals. Like in the chart : 20.000 Ft / 60 Ft and 50.000 Ft / 150Ft Everything you pay in addition to that amount is charged by the bank - not the state ... 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 driver聮s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Good luck! Well to offer translations is a first step. In 2011 there was no translation at all... but the bottom line is they should provide a proper translation !! :S Isnt there a way to renew your VA license via internet or phone? The crossing ... 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 driver聮s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Sure you can go to any other EU country and do the test but they most likely will ask for proof of residential status (185 day rule). A license which is aquired in another EU country while being resident in Hungary is not valid. Plus : Lets say ... 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 driver聮s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
I guess you dont do the license from scratch but rather just apply to have your foreign (US) driving license changed in for a hungarian one. The proof of passing school through the 8th grade was a bit if a surprise but my PhD diploma worked okay. ... Read More
Orders from USA problem by Iltoroblu
Hi fellow expats, I'm having a problem with my orders from USA. I order 2 months ago from Amazon USA some books and a month ago from Cadence Watches. Both Amazon and Cadence say I should contact the Customs Office from Budapest because maybe the ...
Last year i ordered something from Canada which was then shipped to the US and via borderlinx.com to Hungary (with DHL Express). Customs and Duties were calculated and paid before shipping. Arrived within 10 days and no problems whatsoever. I can ... Read More
Purchasing an automobile in Hungary by americantraveler
Hello, I will be purchasing an automobile from a private Hungarian "seller" very soon. Can someone please tell me what exactly is the process or procedure to follow when buying an auto from an individual? I am a tourist so I will not be ...
Yes you might or might not get away with it (there is no sticker on the car saying where its from). Having the plates and the car impounded if you have a bit of bad luck might be not so much fun. I know these german plates are used a lot. Thats ... Read More
Purchasing an automobile in Hungary by americantraveler
Hello, I will be purchasing an automobile from a private Hungarian "seller" very soon. Can someone please tell me what exactly is the process or procedure to follow when buying an auto from an individual? I am a tourist so I will not be ...
Hi! In theory that should be possible. You should ask the seller to help you. What the owner needs to do is to un-register the car in hungary (for export) and this has to be noted in the vehicle registration papers. Just then you can apply for ... Read More
Handyman by cadl1982
I'm looking for a handyman. Some English would be helpful, but it's not a deal breaker as long as he can help purchase a lock and install that lock on my door for a reasonable price.
Hi, do you just need to change the cylinder or the whole metal bar has to be installed? Just curious. I guess has been resolved by now. Read More
Looking for A2 Motorcycle Driving Lessons in Budapest by rob1234
Hey I would like to get a licence for a Motorcycle in Budapest. There is the new Kategory A2 since 2013 and I would like to get that. Does anybody know a Driving School offering it? On English of course :)
your profile says you are from germany so check this site here : http://www.kalmarautosiskola.hu/elerhetoseg.html I did my motorbike licence (A) in this school. They offer everything in german ;) For the theoretical exam you will need to get an ... Read More
Looking for A2 Motorcycle Driving Lessons in Budapest by rob1234
Hey I would like to get a licence for a Motorcycle in Budapest. There is the new Kategory A2 since 2013 and I would like to get that. Does anybody know a Driving School offering it? On English of course :)
http://www.csigajogsi.hu/index.php?page=driving-school I think its one of the biggest driving schools in Budapest. They also have instructors offering lessons in english. Read More
native german expats
Hi Marton! Im german but quite busy at the moment but you might check this language club : http://polyglotclub.com/hungary/budapest/budapest/event/2806 its every week and i believe currently there are also german expats attending. Read More
English speaking Doctor by Ingie
Hello, I've been having an acute cough that probably turned into an allergy for the past 1.5 months, because now I can't stand any strong smells, perfumes, chemicals...etc. I tried going to the hospital where my insurance says I should go, at ...
Maybe its a cultural difference but in germany the doc will just give you an anti-biotic if you are like half dying and even ask you before if you want it or not (and you can talk with them and they consider your opinion because its your body... of ... Read More
Epic romatic place in downtown Budapest by paco&bach
Hello beautiful people In few days I'll be in Budapest to meet the most interesting guy in the world.I have been looking for the place, some special place where we could meet, we thought about railway station, airport - but i came with idea to find ...
Hi! On top of the Buda Castle Tunnel. http://goo.gl/maps/0bjZv Epic spot. Breathtaking view to Chain bridge. Read More
English speaking Doctor by Ingie
Hello, I've been having an acute cough that probably turned into an allergy for the past 1.5 months, because now I can't stand any strong smells, perfumes, chemicals...etc. I tried going to the hospital where my insurance says I should go, at ...
My girlfriend is hungarian and she had the same problems with doctors. Basically they diagnose you with something really fishy and just prescribe antibiotics all the time... If you say something against it well as Ingie said. I just go there to get ... Read More
Business Opportunities in Budapest by sherif1986
I have to intention to establish new Business or being partner in already established Business in Budapest. I don't know the business types with the good potential since i am very new in Hungary. Can any of you guide me to ideas of investment or ...
mmmh thai food is delicious (one of my former bosses wife is thai and she cooked for us and it was soooo good) but i guess people will just not recognize/appreciate it enough since chinese restaurants/fastfood are really at every corner. You cannot ... Read More
car dealers ? by eyal 31
hello everyone im looking to buy a van (ford transit) for my new buisness but im not farmiliar with any good car dealers. if someone can reccomand on an english speaker honest dealer it will be great.
used car market is really a nightmare most cars are rolling industrial waste. generally people dont have money for service or repairs and drive the car until it falls apart. Read More
Gym
Im in 13th district too. Id recommend Fitness Factory then or Gildamax River estates. Fitness Factory is actually bigger and i think a bit nicer but if distance is better for Gildamax that one is good too. I made a ... Read More
Gym
Hi! In which district ? I go to gildamax and sometimes fitness factory. Both are very good. You can also get a sport pass (you pay a monthly fee and can visit a lot of gyms with it): ... Read More
Black shoes by Yorkshireman
Hello all I'm back in Budapest to work and I'm in need of some cheap(ish) black shoes to wear. I've had a search of the Mammut and West End shopping centres and have only found Deichmann that was cheap enough, which has a limited range. Can ...
If you need the shoes just for some months then buy some from chinese stores which are on almost every corner in VII district for example. They wont last much longer but also just cost a few thousand forints. Otherwise i recommend checking out Ecco ... Read More
Business Ideas to setup new company by Armin1981
Dear Members, I will be soon in Budapest after couple of mounths for forming a company and start working and living there. I have no idea about what type of business would be profitable in that market , i know i should come for market research ...
open a restaurant where you sell german style D枚ner Kebab because what the turkish restaurants sell here is really not eatable. yuck. id even invest money in that business myself... Read More
Complaints Office? Landlord took our deposit... by sensjae
Dear All, Does anyone know of an office that would handle tenant complaints or claims vs. landlords? I mean, something official to the Budapest local authority? We gave our landlord a 100,000 HUF deposit, and rented for over 6 months. This ...
I also try not to pay the last 2 months because getting deposit back can be tricky... Issuing a European order for payment: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/justice_freedom_security/judicial_cooperation_in_civil_matters/l16023_en.htm If you ... Read More
Buying property in Hungary by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Hungary? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Hungary? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I need to be able to rent it or sell it at any time with some profit ir at least get my money back without long waiting.Its a buyer market there so obviously what you have as advantage when you will buy you have as disadvantage when you wanna sell. ... Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
id be interested too. saturday would be nice. Read More
Looking for Riders in the Budapest Area by TornadoHH
Hi, im living in Budapest since 1.5 years now and looking for some crew to cruise around. Got my license here last year now bought a bike. Driving a 98' Kawa ZX6R. Cheers, 础苍诲谤茅
unfortunately they published the dates really just on last minute so i cant say when it will be this year. I think the event at the Hungaroring is always end of august (2012 it was august 24th). The party is free for all bikers (beachbar with free ... Read More
Looking for Riders in the Budapest Area by TornadoHH
Hi, im living in Budapest since 1.5 years now and looking for some crew to cruise around. Got my license here last year now bought a bike. Driving a 98' Kawa ZX6R. Cheers, 础苍诲谤茅
just felt like bumping this... in summer i rode some tours organized by Kawasaki Hungary and it was awesome. They also organize each year an event at Hungaroring where you can party and ride on the track for free !! Cant wait for spring :/ When the ... Read More
Information wanted by Koarle
Good morning from France My wife and I have the intention to relocate/retire to Hungary in 2013 and I would like to get in contact with someone living over there to help me answering questions I have. Many thanks.
e-government service can be useful and the signing up procedure... well for me it went straight for a friend of mine not so much. always depends with whom you have to deal in the gov office and how much he knows/wants what he is doing... same story ... Read More
Looking for a good place where they clean and wash cars??
unfortunately most of them think that "K茅zi mos谩s" "hand wash" means using a high pressure water blaster and then somewhat drying it... better avoid! Read More
GETTING DRIVING LICENSE IN HU by gailenvoyage
I am in Budapest XIX and my 23 y/o son (GB passport holder) needs his driving license. I wonder if he can take the test here? He has not been resident here for six months, but can show an address (family here), does not speak Hungarian, but can ...
Excellent to know. There were no books in English when I came here. As I said, things probably have changed. Interesting as the actual fees including tests should typically exceed that amount. As mentioned in another discussion, be aware there is a ... Read More
Bringing car to Hungary by Disq
Heya all, I have been reading a lot of topics here about cars importing to hungary, but I didn't meant to hijack threads here, so I decided to create a new one. I am currently owning a car with dutch license plates, a Peugeot 205 Junior U9 from ...
about bribing... well if you do it wrong you will end up in jail so maybe skip it... having said that adding some extra money to pass the MOT [...]That extra money is called "bribe" and the act of exchanging it is called "bribery" :-) Same with ... Read More
Bringing car to Hungary by Disq
Heya all, I have been reading a lot of topics here about cars importing to hungary, but I didn't meant to hijack threads here, so I decided to create a new one. I am currently owning a car with dutch license plates, a Peugeot 205 Junior U9 from ...
Back to topic : Since the car is very old the registration tax is low : (i think the car will have max Euro2 probably Euro1 emission class) about 55-85.000 HUF according to : http://kalkulatorlap.hu/regisztracios_ado_kalkulator_2012.html about ... Read More
Buying a Car + driving licence
About aquiring a driving license read this : /forum/viewtopic.php?id=172107 The only difference is you dont need to take lessons but they will ask you to do the theory exam and most likely also the driving test again to get ... Read More
Looking for Riders in the Budapest Area by TornadoHH
Hi, im living in Budapest since 1.5 years now and looking for some crew to cruise around. Got my license here last year now bought a bike. Driving a 98' Kawa ZX6R. Cheers, 础苍诲谤茅
dunno if its too offtopic if you post some links to pre-owned bikes from the netherlands here. can you post some site ? maybe we can continue via private mail? if its just half of the price on average im interested in importing one :D i checked ... Read More
Moving to Budapest (pre-owned stuff online)
Hi Guus, try http://www.vatera.hu/ have fun, 础苍诲谤茅 Read More
Looking for Riders in the Budapest Area by TornadoHH
Hi, im living in Budapest since 1.5 years now and looking for some crew to cruise around. Got my license here last year now bought a bike. Driving a 98' Kawa ZX6R. Cheers, 础苍诲谤茅
Hi Guus, the biggest site for pre-owned car/bikes is this one : hasznaltauto.hu/kereso/motor or kepesmotor.hu/motor/ There is a Triumph dealership in VII. district sometimes they also have pre-owned bikes for sale ... 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 driver聮s licence in Hungary? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Information as of summer last year/this year(no more practice course exam this year for cars...) : Can a foreigner take the driving test in Hungary?Yes. What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Hungary?- Find a driving school ... ... Read More
Bringing car to Hungary by Tweet
Hi all, I brought to Budapest my car (Spanish license plate)and I would like change it to a Hungarian plate. My understanding is that this is the most convenient thing to do, since I can聮t pass here the spanish compulsory vehicle inspection (MOT). ...
@HungryHeart Insurance is cheap here. For my 600cc sportbike i pay like 50 Euro a year... Just check the rates out and choose the cheapest one. http://www.netrisk.hu/kotelezo-biztositas-kalkulator-lap.html ... Read More
Bringing car to Hungary by Tweet
Hi all, I brought to Budapest my car (Spanish license plate)and I would like change it to a Hungarian plate. My understanding is that this is the most convenient thing to do, since I can聮t pass here the spanish compulsory vehicle inspection (MOT). ...
I remember some years ago speaking to a lawyer in Nagykanizsa , she said that you couldnt transfer a car that was older than ten years ??? Can this be right ? It dosent seem right , what about classic's and so on...That law has been changed in 2007 ... Read More
Looking for Riders in the Budapest Area by TornadoHH
Hi, im living in Budapest since 1.5 years now and looking for some crew to cruise around. Got my license here last year now bought a bike. Driving a 98' Kawa ZX6R. Cheers, 础苍诲谤茅
I can ride horses, too : ) Read More
Chiropractor/Physio/Osteopath in Budapest?
Hi, a friend of mine is certified physiotherapist. She works with hospitals and private clients. Her english is basic but i think it will be fine. If you are interested i can PM you her phone number. The other recommendation ... Read More
Personal trainer..?
If you are interested in functional strength training like CrossFit TRX Kettlebell etc then check out this : 360gym.hu/index.php?page=kapcsolat A friend of mine is trainer there. He speaks perfect english/german and is certified Kettlebell RKC 2 ... Read More
New car law (Hungarian residents driving foreign cars).... by fluffy2560
I thought others might be interested in what the police would accept for a Hungarian resident to be driving a non-Hungarian registered car. The Hungarian (resident) needs written permission of the owner to drive the car and must have this ...
Same thing going on in spain i hear. Well, they need the money... I think you have better chances if the car is registered on your name (in a foreign country) and you still have an id card/passport with a foreign address on it. I asked the police ... Read More
Euro 2012
The biggest screen is at Szabads谩g T茅r focimozi.hu/index.php/galeria : ) Read More
Bringing car to Hungary by Tweet
Hi all, I brought to Budapest my car (Spanish license plate)and I would like change it to a Hungarian plate. My understanding is that this is the most convenient thing to do, since I can聮t pass here the spanish compulsory vehicle inspection (MOT). ...
Good link there fluffy2560 knows what he is talking about it seems. Bottom line is : it can be done but its not a piece of cake so rather HAVE it done by someone who knows what he has to do... I found a hungarian step by step guide once but really ... Read More
Looking for Riders in the Budapest Area
Hi, im living in Budapest since 1.5 years now and looking for some crew to cruise around. Got my license here last year now bought a bike. Driving a 98' Kawa ZX6R. Cheers, 础苍诲谤茅 Read More