Georgi Grancharov
@absent
Japanese expat in China
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33
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About me
Japanese
Lives in Chongqing
Speaks english, german, bulgarian .... I can buy a beer on russian and spanish ;)
Registration: 04 November 2009
Activity
Moving to Sofia next week ! by caromady
Hello !! I am an enthusiastic 26 year old french girl and I'll arrive in Sofia next wednesday (February 15th, 2012) and I am looking for a room in a flat to share... I have just known this affectation yesterday, that's why I am looking something ...
Hey, I currently can't help you with a room, but if you need anything else just contact me : ) Best, George Read More
Mobile phone cost and broadband by WorldExpat
Hello, Does any one know if there is a 3G broadband (SIM card) in Sofia and what is the best cost for a 1 month subscription only? Thank you in advance.
There is no one month subscription only. You can take a prepaid plan, 5EUR for the simcard. 97% of Bulgaria is 3G, jus be sure to buy your card from MTEL or GLOBUL and you wont be having any problems. Read More
B&B or Cafe in Elhovo by thecoolfool
Hi Peeps my wife and i are thinking of selling up and moving to Elhovo to open a small B&B with snack bar/Cafe we used to have a Blackpool B&B so we're not new to the concept, but are worried about the basics, ie language ...
Mark, don't do it. Since you're foreign you will rely only on foreign clients until the place get's known. Elhovo is a very small town, and you could be having even trouble with the owners of other grills/restaurants/bbq's Unless you open up a ... Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
Almost anywhere, watch out for green "GLUBUL" and red "M-TEL" signs, those are our two leading operators. You can buy a prepaid card and charge it, or make a contract. If you plan to stay more then several months in Bulgaria I would suggest to ... Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
Charge it? I didn't understand that. Bank accounts can be opened up in 5 minutes, you just need a valid passport. Usually for foreign costumers they don't require an address. A job is not needed. I prefer "Unicredit Bulbank". Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
imoti.net/ is Bulgaria's biggest site for flats, rentals and so on. When entering, click ot the top right of the site on english ;) They shouldn't be so different, also keep in mind that f.e. an apartment is listed for 300EUR you can make it 250EUR ... Read More
Sofia by frenchy_elsa
Hi Guys, soon moving to Sofia, and I was wondering if you could describe the city for me. How many neighborhoods, where to live and where NOT to live. How isthe public transportation and is it working at night? Is it safe to go back home at night ...
Hi, you lived in a lot of great countries, I am impressed ;) Sofia is more or less the safest city in Bulgaria, because police presence is high (in some areas) and so on. Sofia has changed in the past 5 years and is now like every other capital ... Read More
blogs, real estates on this website - be careful!
Hi, In the past months this forum is being "hijacked" by numerous posters, who just use it to promote their blogs, offer some "cheap" deals or whatever. I think that's not appropriate. I really like expat.com, but I loose interest to write when I ... Read More
Couple questions :) by Sephius
Hi, im from Algarve/Portugal, just want to know ( besides the living low cost ) how it is to live in Bulgaria ( in/near the beach ): - what is the most turist spot on the Bulgarian coast? - how are the Bulgarian people, are they nice etc etc? - Do ...
Yes, there is high speed internet almost everywhere. Living cost depends on your lifestyle. Drinking, eating, outdoor activities such as discos, restaurants, cinema and so on. If you don't pay rent, don't smoke and don't go out 400EUR per person ... Read More
We have a dream - can you help by ihaveadream
My wife and I are in our fifties, and live in Wales. I deperately need to give up my job due to bullying. The only way I can retire now - i.e. all we can afford - is to buy a really cheap house (about 拢15,000) in Bulgaria. We then have an income of ...
Hi Phil, Bulsatcom and Mtel are offering internet in San Stefano. I am sure that there are local internet providers too. PS: Before buying "cheap houses" be sure that it's not a scam - most foreigners pay twice the price for a house because they ... Read More
We have a dream - can you help by ihaveadream
My wife and I are in our fifties, and live in Wales. I deperately need to give up my job due to bullying. The only way I can retire now - i.e. all we can afford - is to buy a really cheap house (about 拢15,000) in Bulgaria. We then have an income of ...
Hi ;) Several questions really, fundamental is whether high speed broadband is available in the more rural areas, which is the only place we will be able to afford. How is it supplied? What does one need to receive the service.Well it depends on ... Read More
Looking a home, dormitory or apparment by Puce
I am going to have a internship in Bulgaria and i would like to know some web site or similiar where i can find a place to live, like house, apparments or live in residency. It is possible lives with 615 euros per month? Thanks
Possible yes, enough no. For rentals look here: bulgaria-property.imoti.net/ - Bulgaria's biggest rental site for apartments. Good Luck Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Bulgaria. It would help a lot those who would like to move to Bulgaria. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
Just want to add some everyday prices 1 EURO equals 1,95 Leva. For simplier divide bulgarian prices with "2" to get the price in EURO. GROCERIES Bottle (0,7) of Red Label: 25 Leva Bottle (0,7) of Black Label: 48 Leva Bottle of Heineken (0,3 ... Read More
How to make friends in Bulgaria by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Bulgaria :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Bulgaria?? Thanks in ...
Well, the best way to make friends in Bulgaria is certainly NOT hanging out with expats. Most of us bulgarians like hanging out with english and american people, I even prefer hanging out with guys like you. An expat will take you to an Irish Pub, ... Read More
Rip Off Taxi's in Sofia by harry
Dont ever get in a taxi without checking the price which is stuck to the windows. Make sure the meter is running. It is illegal for them to drive without the meter on. Watch out for the RIP OFF taxi's, they look like OK taxis but are fake - the ...
Use only OK SUPERTRANS (袨.袣. 小校袩袝袪孝袪袗袧小) and watch out for the "fakes" wth almost the same stickers and names like "OK SUPERSHANS - 袨.袣. ... Read More