Real Estate / Interior Architect Prices in Poland [13]

I confirm, Niczko provided me his contact details and he is willing to show me the currently stage of his flat. Also he sent me some pictures, after/before.

Very helpful and willing to help.

Real Estate / Interior Architect Prices in Poland [13]

Salut Niczko,
Dzieki za info.

I'm living in Krakow but I prefer to have someone local to supervise the work. That's why having a "full package" from design to end of work is welcome.

I will contact the person you mentioned to have a first meeting.

According to what you said, it is realistic to plan 1.5k/m2 to have something interesting. Then I need to buy also all movable furniture (sofa, tables, bed, etc.).

So it could be (50m2 x 1.5PLN) + furniture

Any idea, what could be the price of everything (furniture included)?

Also, do you have any pictures of your final flat to be shared?

Thanks!

Real Estate / Interior Architect Prices in Poland [13]

Hello,

Thanks for your answers.

I have already started to talk about it with my polish friends and it seems that mostly it's their family members that took part of the work. A cousin, father ... for them it is not expensive but the overall work is quiet basic.

I am more looking for something a bit design for my flat.

I have received some quotations for interior architect :
from 60 pl / m2 to draw plans of the future flat up to 120 pl/m2 for most advanced plans (with electricity features, etc.).

More or less, it costs 4,000 pl for 50m2 flat to get the plans for further work.

What I am missing now is the prices of the actual work and furnishing.
My developer sent me some proposal, from 600 pl /m2 up to 1200 pl /m2 according to the standard.

But it only covers floors, bathroom, paintings, etc. I'm still missing the design/furniture.

I would like to know if it sounds reasonable to plan 50, 000 pln to cover everything in relatively modern standard? Not only white walls and a basic bathroom/kitchen.

From my internet research, they are dozen of offers.

If anyone has a feedback on it, I am really interested, thanks.

Life / Where to buy flowers in Poland (Wroclaw / Krakow / Nowy Sącz)? [10]

Merged: Polish websites where I can order flowers to send to someone in Krakow?

Hej :)

I would like to know if you can recommend me a polish website where I can order flowers to send to someone in Krakow.
I live in Krakow and I have a polish credit card so I think it won't be an issue on this side.
Also, if you have experience to share about it.

Thank you in advance :)

News / Don't let Poland become like my country, France. [630]

I've been living in Poland for 3 months now.
For the first time of my life I feel like living in Europe.

I come from Paris and this city, as beautiful as it is, became a Hotel. But not a luxurious one, if you know what I mean.

I still love my country but I am very sad how it became ... and it's getting worse, year after year.

Polish people can be proud.
If you wave a french flag in France, some people will call you nationalist or patriot. How sad.
Long live to Poland and its people and I hope the country will still remain strong.

Travel / Wieliczka Salt Mine Receiving Intense Interest This Year: 1 Million Visitors! [6]

dziękuję bardzo !

this is the one ... really amazing ... and when it happens inside the cave, it's even more fabulous !

Travel / Wieliczka Salt Mine Receiving Intense Interest This Year: 1 Million Visitors! [6]

Merged: Does anyone know which Chopin song is played during the visit to Wieliszka salt mines?

Hello everybody,

I visited the mine salt near Krakow a few weeks ago. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it.

During the visit, we entered a dark cave with water and large stairs on the right side. Then, some lights appeared et a Chopin's song was played for a couple of minutes.

I've been looking for this one on internet but I cannot find the title of this song. I remember it was amazing and I'd love to hear it again!

So, if anyone has any clue, I'd thank you very much !

Life / ID pictures - Krakow city card? [10]

Thank you a lot Peter, I didn't know that they had a scanner !

So I guess a passport is enough !

Have a nice day

Real Estate / Apartment rental in Poland: Termination of the agreement before the date [27]

Hello,

Thank you for your answers. It`s very helpful.

I bought a thermometer in order to get to know what`s the temperature inside.
Basically, it varies from 19 degrees to 21 degrees, depending of the hour. It`s getting cold around 9pm as the heater is slowed down to prevent high electricity cost.

The worst part is the bathroom : around 16 degrees. There is a heater in the bathroom but I can`t figure out how it works. I asked he owner to pass by the apartment, but he didn`t answer to my request. He only writes me back when it`s about money. I`m so ****** now.

Anyway, I read again my contract and it notices that the terms are for 6 months. So I guess I`m completely f****.

Because, if I can leave this apartment, I don`t care to pay one month rent for nothing, it`s not big deal. But 6 months becomes a lot of money.

I`ve been in Poland for 3 weeks now, and all this kind of paper work, sending letters to this owner sound like a pain in the ass for me.

I read something interesting in the contract : it says that if I don`t pay the rent, the owner can finish the agreement. Maybe if next month I move to another apartment and I tell him I won`t pay it will be ok. Maybe I will loose the deposit.

Anyway, what a disapointment, I was so stupid to not take in consideration the heating and height of the roof when visiting. Such a nightmare now.

Life / How can I change 100 PLN bank notes for smaller currency? [17]

Thank you for your answers all of you, it will be very useful.

I don't like fast food so I will take only a coffee or a drink instead :)

Travel / Are there any travel agencies in Poland that offer Disneyland Paris packages? [10]

Good point on the 3 years old kid.

I think most of the best attractions (i.e. "dangerous" and exciting) will be forbidden for a kid that age.

Travel / Are there any travel agencies in Poland that offer Disneyland Paris packages? [10]

I live in Paris, I will give you my personal thoughts.

Firstly, 5 days at Disneyland is way too much. I would say, 2 days is enough to do the main attractions - even twice - and have a global overview of the park. After 2 days, you will feel bored to be at the same place again and again.

To reach Disneyland, it's quite easy actually. You have what we call "RER" - express suburban trains - that allows you to reach the park from anywhere in Paris.

If I were you, I would stay in the West of Paris - not in Paris, it's very expensive - but in a nice city like Vincennes for example. In this city, you have RER station that allows you to go to Disneyland and also a subway stations to reach the centre in Paris in 15 minutes. Consequently, you will have the opportunity to go to Disneyland for two days and then spend the rest of your time sightseeing in Paris.

For the weather, it could be anything. You can have snow, sunny days, rainy days, cloudy days ... it really depends. I would say it's quite cold - at least for me - from 5 degrees during the day and 0 or -5 degrees in the morning. Sometimes you have days where temperatures can drop until minus 10. But it would last a couple of days only.

Regarding the cost, it depends on your standard.

Transportation flights : 100€ x 3 with a low cost company such as easyjet. No luggages, be careful.
Hotel : between 50€ and 100€ per day for a standard hotel outside Paris x 5
Transportation : RER/Subway tickets : 35€ x 3 for one week unlimited utilization
Food : Really depends
Disneyland entry tickets : check the website

Life / Which bank in Poland should I join for basic services? [14]


Krakow

I'm not looking especially for a french bank actually.

To be honest, I would prefer to have an account in a bank from Germany, Poland or the Netherlands for example.


Very interesting links actually.

It gives a global overview, we can see that Millenium and Alior are pretty badly rated.
In the other hand, Pekao and ING sounds nice.

Life / Which bank in Poland should I join for basic services? [14]

Hello,

Thank you for your answers.

My bank at home is LcL.

Is BNP a good bank in Poland ? I mean, I don't have much interest in customer service, but mostly about the fees you have to pay to get a card and to manage your account online.

I will check Millenium even if I've never heard about it in the past.

I was thinking of ING or Deutsche bank because they are solid, but I don't know what they offer actually.

Travel / How would you describe Krakow ? [8]

Basically, you are telling me that Krakow is a nice city worth a visit for one week or so, but can be boring for a long stay ?

I enjoyed Warsaw, it's a big city, and many things to do. Also, I found out, maybe it was just a feeling, that the population was not really young, meaning that the students were not the vast majority of people hanging out.

I'm in my early 30's and I don't go to a night clubs a lot. Moreover I prefer to meet people of my age than young ones.

As you told me Krakow is mostly a student city, I'm wondering How I'll feel over there if I'm surrounded by drunk students in converse.