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istannbullu34   
18 Sep 2015
Travel / Tips and advice on CAR HIRE IN KRAKOW AREA [10]

hi if i hire a car in krakow will i or do i need a parking permit ?

I have never heard something like that, I also drive my own car here in Krakow- I do not think that there is such thing as parking permit. Just when you park in the city center you should be careful and check for parkomat.

I used a company called "Rentis" once, they had good prices and the guy who works there was very friendly. They have comparatively good prices and you can leave the car in another city. (you will need to leave deposit) rentis. pl
istannbullu34   
15 Sep 2015
Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]

I have lived in 3 cities and visited some other cities in a few years. Krakow is the safest from my point of view. Especially south part of Krakow would be my first choice. For Trojmiasto I could say mostly I felt safe however, I have faced 3-4 times skinheads in 2 years which were really aggressive. But I can say mostly I feel safe.
istannbullu34   
27 Aug 2015
Law / Car Insurance in Poland (A/C) [32]

Hello,

So I want to add a question here too.

Any suggestions about which insurance company you would offer for OC and AC? I have totally around 1 year insurance background in Poland and have a Polish license. My insurance (OC) will end around 45 days.

I have 7 year old car and it is not an expensive one-renault but still I want to also have AC - so OC and AC together for a reasonable amount-that I can also pay with 2 installments. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
istannbullu34   
26 Aug 2015
Work / What is deducted from a salary in Poland apart from Income tax? [155]

I would say 500zl per month for a single person shopping very carefully.

Yes John of course that is possible, I was assuming that Jake would want to have comfortable life. When I had to, I was spending around 400-500 for food.

That's more than many people earn, especially in Krakow, however yes, it's a reasonable amount if you like to go out etc.

A big yes for this one either, again example of me, with 2400 pln I lived for 1 year, it was not so comfortable but I was still okay with that. The problem with lower wages that you always have to think about whenever you spend something :)

istanbullu i am Turkish too, i cannot send you priv. msgs, will you pls msg me ?

Hello Elturco- sorry I am not using messaging- if you wonder some things please open a topic I will gladly comment.
istannbullu34   
25 Aug 2015
Work / What is deducted from a salary in Poland apart from Income tax? [155]

I have been offered a position here in Kraków for 6,000 gross

Hello Jake,

I earn similar, you will get around 4200 netto after around 30% cut. I think you can find a studio flat around about 1400-2000 depending on the location and the condition of the house-including all expenses like electricity, water and so on.

When I was single I was spending around 600-900 PLN for food-I mostly cook at home myself. If you have car lets say you full the depot once a month 200-300 PLN, if you do not have for public transport I am guessing 100 PLN. Some extras for you when you go out, drink beer, if you smoke-cigarettes- lets say 500 PLN

If you are a person who is not spending a lot, you may spend around 3000-3500, and around 700-1200 will be left for you. Of course I am generally taking into account what I am spending. You will be okay with that amount but not so comfortable.
istannbullu34   
6 Aug 2015
Law / Buying a USED CAR in Poland, my personal experiences and TRAPS to avoid !! [133]

Sorry but I don't buy that.

you do not have to buy it but consequences Dougpol1, I need to think about...

By the way I saw 2 more but resprayed from important places, even if they say they do not have accidents, it is hard to trust.

if they dont want to return your deposit... keep the car.

Very nice way of thinking :))
istannbullu34   
30 Jul 2015
Law / Buying a USED CAR in Poland, my personal experiences and TRAPS to avoid !! [133]

Never, EVER buy a used car here for under 30,000 - meaning - roads are poor - cars are damaged - it's a sellers' market

Yes I know but you know we are trying private persons- I bought my car from a guy in Krakow- whatever he said was true when I went to the service after a full check- and I am pleased with that- there was a small accident he had from the front and the bumper was changed, he also had the photos after accident. I am using it for a year and pleased with that.

I would say that okay - if there was just leaks they did not realize but c'mon whole body painted and chassis is damaged? I was thinking he would be ashamed after seeing the result but he flippantly refused to give it back.

Buy used cars in Germany/Holland/Belgium.

I was thinking about that, probably I will take something from Germany.

Go back mob-handed and offer him out on the street and get your money. Do not involve the police or lawyer.

After that when he wıll be going to the police I will be the one who will suffer- maybe even deported. It is not worth for such money- I am just angry about myself, it is my mistake, do not f.... trust!
istannbullu34   
30 Jul 2015
Law / Buying a USED CAR in Poland, my personal experiences and TRAPS to avoid !! [133]

Lesson should have been learned before, the same happened again. We were looking for a car for my girlfriend, we went to check the car around 80 km. She was so excited to buy it, we took it for a check- not detailed-but like suspension, brakes and so on- it looked okay. We also took a test drive and everything seemed well.

It is the first owner and he said there is just local painting on the back and etc. Then we gave them an amount to keep the car so we were gonna buy it tomorrow. Today it came to our mind that we should have checked it more detailed- I went back to that city and took it to the brand's service department and oh my god-whole body got painted apart from the top-leaks with turbo and oil pipes-chassis is damaged-probably it had a big accident . It was big shock!

And the so called "family guy"- the thief, who was saying the car was tiptop, refused to give the money back that we gave him as advance.

I was thinking it was mostly happening in Turkey, but the same happened here in Poland, I am really so angry, I could hardly stop myself hitting him.

Be extra careful when you buy a car and do not trust even to your father!
istannbullu34   
5 Jul 2015
Travel / Driving in Poland, are there any rules at all? [149]

I have been hearing from people who come from the UK and Ireland- generally- that the drivers are big mess here. I have never been to the UK, however after coming from Istanbul, I can say that Polish drivers are generally good and law-abiding (mostly you may not agree with me but remember I compare with Istanbul :) ).

However, if we get to the speed topic this can be a little crazy, as I see when the limit is 140 on the highway (please correct me if I am wrong) when I am on the right lane with 120-130, I see a lot of cars passing by me much faster on the left lane. Speed limits are not respected mostly.

What you should bear in mind is the tendency of Poles to overtake in stupid and dangerous situations. Keep an eye on your mirrors, and if someone behind looks like he wants to kill himself, ease off and let him overtake (and he will, probably in a dangerous and idiotic manner - so ease off even more when he overtakes you).

Sometimes it can be really disturbing as delphiandomine mentioned, they get stuck to your back like ticks until they get a chance to overtake.

But I would tell you to relax, some rules are not respected but if you are careful, you will not face any problems.
istannbullu34   
4 Jul 2015
Law / An international student in Poland wants to stay here permanently and get Polish citizenship [23]

You should be staying in Poland 5 years to get permanent card and then 3 years after getting permanent card, you can apply for citizenship-after proving Polish language skills. This residency in Poland should have been legalized for work, the times that you spend as a student are count as half.

As far as I know, if you get married, you can be citizen within 3 and a half years. However, I would personally say -do not get married like a lot of eastern people do- just to get papers
istannbullu34   
6 May 2015
Work / Hewlett-Packard salary expectation in Lodz [6]

I heard from friends that Wroclaw is more expensive than Lodz (just what I have heard), it can mostly differ with the amount of flat rent- I still think you can survive but you will not have a very comfortable life - if you do not have any problems with sharing a flat, you can do a little better.
istannbullu34   
3 May 2015
Work / What is deducted from a salary in Poland apart from Income tax? [155]

Hello IR,

It will make around 3700 netto

I am getting similar in Krakow, it can be okay depending on your lifestyle. I spend 1500-2000 for studio including bills 500-600 for food 600-700 for going out- alcohol and so on. 100-150 for fuel- if you use public transport with card I think around 100 pln you may spend. SO roughly, 2900-3500 will make you live normal but not much for extra things.

Note: I presume Katowice might be cheaper, so fellas who know Katowice can give better idea
istannbullu34   
3 May 2015
Work / Hewlett-Packard salary expectation in Lodz [6]

Hello,

I lived there for half a year with similar salary. around 1100-1300 PLN for studio (all inclusive) 500-600 for food and 400-500 I was spending for myself. It depends on how much you can control the amount you get every month.
istannbullu34   
23 Feb 2015
Life / Polish people and racism. [943]

I was thinking some of my comments could be understood wrong about cultures and religions but I see a big racial bigotry here, unbelievably sad... Nobody chooses where they are to born, in which color, ethnicity, culture etc. Maybe you do not want to live with these people, but it never gives you the right to insult that people either.
istannbullu34   
22 Feb 2015
Food / Where can I buy lamb in Poland? [89]

I tried that, cooking on the pan with some spices, had a good taste, worth to try :)
istannbullu34   
2 Feb 2015
Real Estate / What are possible price ranges (rent) for studio and 1 bedroom apartments in Krakow? [20]

I heard generally bad comments about Lodz from my Polish friends before coming here but actually it is not a bad place. For me, it is just very dark and I do not feel very good, could not get used to it. Maybe after living in Trojmiasto for some years, Lodz was not very attractive for me.

Actually it is not the very center but it takes around 20-25 minutes with tram, around this Debniki area.

Thanks Romek, looks like a good deal after getting all the comments, and as I had a chance to have short trip around the neighborhood, looked very nice to me and I rented the place.

Hope I will have good time there.
istannbullu34   
1 Feb 2015
Real Estate / What are possible price ranges (rent) for studio and 1 bedroom apartments in Krakow? [20]

Merged: Moving to Krakow, 1100 PLN rent for studio

Hello everyone,

I am moving to Krakow soon after living in Lodz for some time.

I found a nice flat with 40 square meters in a new building close to Uniwersytet Jagielloński campus in the south part of Krakow. It is going to be around 1500 including all bills and administration fees. I was paying 1100 PLN all included here in Lodz (which is actually is not in very good condition), so what would you say about this amount for the studio in Krakow, is it too much or acceptable? I want to take comments as whatever I could find from OXL and other sites have generally similar prices.

Also another question is about zameldowanie, could anybody tell me which adress should I go for adress registration in Krakow? I checked it and I see there are a few buildings of Urzad Miasta in Krakow..

Thanks in advance.
istannbullu34   
5 Apr 2014
Life / Getting a second hand car and driving licence in Wroclaw [4]

Merged: Buying a used car in Poland (drivers license and car delivery)

Hello,

I am thinking about buying a car lately but I have 2 questions if anybody could help.

1- My driver s license is a Turkish one. I have been reading and hearing so many stories such as I can use my Turkish license or I should change it 6 months after entering Poland. I dwell with temporary residence card so I suppose I should change it to Polish one? Anyone knows about it? I do not want to drive illegal. And addition to this- for this exam which office should I go to ask for?

2- About taking delivery of a car, what steps should be taken? notary-local office? and about the insurance-tax-delivery how much will I have to spend? I ll be buying an 20 year old car around 2000-3000 PLN

Thanks!
istannbullu34   
28 Apr 2013
Work / study employment opportunities in poland [8]

I also heard that "2 years" when I was in Turkey. But I've got no idea about it. I found this long time ago, I think it's Krakow Governorship website. It says:

FOREIGNERS RELEASED FROM THE OBLIGATION TO HAVE A WORK PERMIT

19. graduates of Polish upper secondary schools or full-time higher education studies or full-time doctorate studies in Polish universities,
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But there's no information about its limits as if it is 2 years or more.

I am really so curious about that, so does it mean that we can work without having a work permit after school and just apply for Karta Pobytu ( residence card)? Gotta find an expert about these subjects, I wanna work after school for a couple of years in here.
istannbullu34   
29 Mar 2013
History / A Polish Town in Turkey. Who Knew? [9]

Ohh I was living in Istanbul before I came here, never heard about it, so interesting. I will visit the place when I am back, good to hear that :)
istannbullu34   
7 Mar 2013
Life / Do Polish people like Turkish people? [66]

You are coming from a more racist country to a less one, as being a Turkish here, I feel more comfortable than Turkey. Old people are afraid of us but I understand them, because I am also uncomfortable with muslims and most of turks. During the time I've been here I was generally treated pretty good, I was just harassed by some skinheads 1-2 times. I had more problems because of being a Kurd in Turkey...

If you don't have prejudices and youre openminded, friendly, etc etc, you wont have a problem... it depends on your behaviors.

Our nation is "generally" racist, religionist and dont like other nations. But I mean "generally" not all of them. So if you come here you ll see, its really a great country. for me its at least 2x better than Turkey.