Hi all,
I'm in the final selection for a nice position in Krakow.
I asked about the offered salary, which was 6.500 gross each month. Furthermore private health insurance, other insurances and a sports membership.
When I informed about it, I was told that the net salary would be around 4.500PLN.
Now I have some questions. I am single but would like to have a two bedroom appartment within 2.5 km from the city centre (not more then 10 minutes by bike). I did a google search for long term real estate rent and found that I have to take about 2.000PLN as a normal price for a furnished appartment. My first question is if there are some websites with more unfurnished appartments, because I don't mind bringing my own stuff over there.
The second question is about the other housing costs, electricity, garbage, water etc. I read stories that differ between 300 and 1.200 a month for this. What would be reasonable to calculate for let's say a 70m2 appartment occupied by 1 person? I will only occasional use air conditioning (only when above 30 degrees) and in winter I will probably only heather my living room to about 19 degrees.
Third question is if I can live comforably with about 2.000 PLN a month after rent and utility costs. My style of living is mostly travelling by bus/tram during the week, maybe 2 times a week a taxi for a short ride. I smoke about one package a day (Pall Mall) and enjoy good food. I will cook myselves about 5 times a week, but prefer good steak or nice fish. The other days i will probably eat in a restaurant (middle class). I will probably go out once or twice a week and like to drink international beers or proper wine. Will this be possible for 2.000 PLN spending money?
I have been reading more information on this forum and have read something about ZUS. Now is my question what would be the monthly cost for ZUS and if this is necessary. I am already offered a private health insurance, so actually don't need national health insurance. Also payments for pension wouldn't be necessary for me.
My last question is if I should rent an appartment using a real estate agent, or if it would be better to just sleep the first week in a hotel and inform locally.
All help is appreciated. I don't have the job yet, but because it is really short term, I would like to be well informed before signing anything.
I'm in the final selection for a nice position in Krakow.
I asked about the offered salary, which was 6.500 gross each month. Furthermore private health insurance, other insurances and a sports membership.
When I informed about it, I was told that the net salary would be around 4.500PLN.
Now I have some questions. I am single but would like to have a two bedroom appartment within 2.5 km from the city centre (not more then 10 minutes by bike). I did a google search for long term real estate rent and found that I have to take about 2.000PLN as a normal price for a furnished appartment. My first question is if there are some websites with more unfurnished appartments, because I don't mind bringing my own stuff over there.
The second question is about the other housing costs, electricity, garbage, water etc. I read stories that differ between 300 and 1.200 a month for this. What would be reasonable to calculate for let's say a 70m2 appartment occupied by 1 person? I will only occasional use air conditioning (only when above 30 degrees) and in winter I will probably only heather my living room to about 19 degrees.
Third question is if I can live comforably with about 2.000 PLN a month after rent and utility costs. My style of living is mostly travelling by bus/tram during the week, maybe 2 times a week a taxi for a short ride. I smoke about one package a day (Pall Mall) and enjoy good food. I will cook myselves about 5 times a week, but prefer good steak or nice fish. The other days i will probably eat in a restaurant (middle class). I will probably go out once or twice a week and like to drink international beers or proper wine. Will this be possible for 2.000 PLN spending money?
I have been reading more information on this forum and have read something about ZUS. Now is my question what would be the monthly cost for ZUS and if this is necessary. I am already offered a private health insurance, so actually don't need national health insurance. Also payments for pension wouldn't be necessary for me.
My last question is if I should rent an appartment using a real estate agent, or if it would be better to just sleep the first week in a hotel and inform locally.
All help is appreciated. I don't have the job yet, but because it is really short term, I would like to be well informed before signing anything.