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shinobidef

@shinobidef

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English expat in Bulgaria

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English

Lives in Varna

Registration: 11 April 2014

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shinobidef created a thread
10 years ago

Do I need a visa for staying over 3 months?

Hi all As of 12th August, I will have been in Bulgaria for 3 months. I keep reading things about you needing to have a temporary residence permit (or D visa). I don't want permanent residence as I'm leaving at the end of September. Do I ... Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

shinobidef

Here's my cost of living for people interested in Varna 1 bed modern flat with security and shared pool on outskirts of city (Trakata) - EUR260 Water bill per month - BGN10 High speed unlimited wifi per month - BGN22 Electricity bill per month ... Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
Agmar

Looking for native English speaker by Agmar

Looking for a native English speaker to practice with two 6 years old children. Children live in Varna

shinobidef

Hi Agmar Where in Varna are you? I'm assuming your family is Bulgaria but if not, please let me know as their native language could make a difference to how the "lessons" are conducted! Do your daughters speak any other ... Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
lcondeca

Moving to Sofia / cost of living by lcondeca

Hello guys, I'm in a kind of recruitment process, to work in Sofia, and I'm wondering if it really worth it. The job it's in a "multilingual contact center and BPO provider" (gaming related). Someone working on this ...

shinobidef

It really depends on what kind of lifestyle you have. My partner and I live without any problems off of 2,000 BGN - we have a nice apartment with pool in Varna with excellent wifi. We eat out about once a week and might go for drinks another once a ... Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
Harry Palmer English

Help.....I'm coming to Varna and I'll need you to show me the ropes !! by Harry Palmer English

Mid may will be my arrival date, Radevo, near to Varna is the destination, 10 years ago, in my previous life, I bought a little run down house and garden in Radevo. Since then a thousand things have happened in my shambolic life, long story, I'll ...

shinobidef

Hey Harry We'll be learning the ropes too, so to speak, and will be renting in the Trakata district from 12th May. Not sure how I "add" you as a contact...or if it's even possibly on this site! Anyway, best of luck with the move over and I'll keep ... Read More

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10 years ago
shinobidef

Usual agent fee/commission for rental properties by shinobidef

Hi all I've been contacting a few agents from the UK in advance of us moving to Varna on 12th May and one of them has quoted 50% of the first month as their commission - is that the norm? It does seem a bit steep! If you've rented, did you find it ...

shinobidef

Thanks for your help. We ended up booking a "holiday rental" for the first month in Trakata as I'm having my computer shipped over but during that time we can have a look around to see if there's anywhere else we prefer. Eddie/Jane - your place ... Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
shinobidef

We're coming in 4 weeks! by shinobidef

Hi all I thought I'd introduce myself as I'm coming to Varna with my boyfriend on 12th May with the aim of renting for 4 months+ to see how we get on. I'm from London and 33, my boyfriend is 26 and from near Preston (although has a muddled accent ...

shinobidef

Thanks guys. :) Can't wait, although the weather isn't looking too rosy for next week! Lol re: Premiership - he's a Man City supporter! Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? DonÂ’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 ...

shinobidef

Hey Lizilou! We are moving to Varna next month. Where in BG were you before and how are you finding Varna (we've never been before). Thanks L Read More

shinobidef created a thread
10 years ago

Usual agent fee/commission for rental properties

Hi all I've been contacting a few agents from the UK in advance of us moving to Varna on 12th May and one of them has quoted 50% of the first month as their commission - is that the norm? It does seem a bit steep! If you've rented, did you find it ... Read More

shinobidef created a thread
10 years ago

We're coming in 4 weeks!

Hi all I thought I'd introduce myself as I'm coming to Varna with my boyfriend on 12th May with the aim of renting for 4 months+ to see how we get on. I'm from London and 33, my boyfriend is 26 and from near Preston (although has a muddled accent ... Read More

shinobidef replied to a thread
10 years ago
arbra

cost of living in Bg by arbra

Hi all, Can you tell me what one should reckon as monthly cost for living in Bg ? By this i mean food, drinks, internet, Bulsatcom, house and road taxes & insurances, water & electricity.... I don't have high standards, i'm Ok with basic food ...

shinobidef

We're coming over to Varna from London on 12th May. First time to Bulgaria but we've budget €800 for both of us per month, including rent, utilities, public transport, food (mainly cooking at home but going out for the odd meal) so hopefully that's ... Read More