Is it expensive living in Europe? | What is the Cost of Living in Bratislava Slovakia?

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
  • Okay! This is it guys, I finally made it. In this video, I talk about all the details based on my personal experiences answering the question "what is the Cost of living in Bratislava Slovakia?"
    Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia. And from the past years, a lot of foreigners already made their big move in this city and find it very interesting.
    So am I. So here it is, sharing you the details from finding a job in Bratislava, what is the average salary, and the major expenses that you will have if you move and live in this country Slovakia.
    So tell me guys if I miss something in this video and I will be very happy to answer or research about it in the future.
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Komentáře • 353

  • @ChasingKimberly
    @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +27

    What you guys think? Is it expensive to live in Bratislava Slovakia? Let me know! 😊

    • @luketagg648
      @luketagg648 Před 3 lety +3

      Well, to be honest it sucks 😂 with the min. Salary.. We are literally paying a lot and then we have only like 400 euro for us to live which isn't much..

    • @AgeOfAmbienceASMR
      @AgeOfAmbienceASMR Před 3 lety +2

      @@luketagg648 that's the same almost everywhere around the world.

    • @laurastrosova943
      @laurastrosova943 Před 3 lety +3

      I think it is expensive. But still you live in really nice city.

    • @AgeOfAmbienceASMR
      @AgeOfAmbienceASMR Před 3 lety +2

      @@laurastrosova943 try to live in Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, LA....you name it.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      @@luketagg648 That's true. It is difficult if you are only at the minimum salary, you need a job that will pay more. Or atleast if you have a spouse, he/she must work as well. 🤷‍♀️

  • @campagnian
    @campagnian Před 3 lety +54

    I am just watching this for interest what do other people think about my country / my city (I live near Bratislava). I have to say your information was pretty accurate!

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks, I tried to be as accurate as possible 😁

    • @rageofanimals9669
      @rageofanimals9669 Před 3 lety

      bro im thinking of moving there. can you tell me how are peoples behaviors in general towards foreigners and do you guys have any strong opinions about people from iran. thanks !

    • @marceelino
      @marceelino Před 3 lety

      @@rageofanimals9669 it depends. Bratislava is most multicultural city in Slovakia. I think in Piestany there is big arab community(mix of nations).
      Slovaks are more reserved, so don't worry if they do not talk to you as much from the start. It takes time, but if they get to know you they will have no issue to talk about anything.
      On the other note, yes, there is a possibility you will meet racists and idiots. But you cannot really get away from them in any country in EU.

    • @stephensav2728
      @stephensav2728 Před 2 lety

      Incredibly expensive ....and very overpriced.

    • @jagYT123
      @jagYT123 Před dnem

      If you guys said that those information in this video is accurate and By doing the Math base on average wage in there, and deduct the House Rents, Bills and groceries ? I believe the income and expense of cost of living there would be let us say balance 🙂🙂 ,, Meaning every end of the month your wallet will be almost empty or Negative... plus the un equal treatment of government and unwelcoming mentality of most locals towards the foreigner (as I have watched from many different bloggers' comments ? ) I better stay here in the Philippines or chose other countries that treat all human with respect or equal.

  • @tutkallia
    @tutkallia Před 3 lety +31

    Wow! I totally needed this at the moment. I have an offer in Bratislava and have been looking into this information. This has been very helpful. Thank You!

  • @shmirgel_8466
    @shmirgel_8466 Před 3 lety +39

    Mám online hodinu ale prečo si nepozrieť tvoje video :D aspoň sa nenudím xD, prajem pekný deň

    • @zv8r154
      @zv8r154 Před 3 lety +1

      nápodobne

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +37

      Som rada že pozeráte moje video ale treba aj študovať 😂💚🙋🏽‍♀️

    • @shmirgel_8466
      @shmirgel_8466 Před 3 lety +4

      @@ChasingKimberly to je pravda :D

    • @G4nymedes
      @G4nymedes Před 3 lety +4

      @@ChasingKimberly Ja sa zase učím pozeraním tvojich videí (angličtinu)
      Im learning watching ur videos (english language)

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +2

      @@G4nymedes Great! I am glad you are learning from me 😏😏

  • @Saska_sk
    @Saska_sk Před 3 lety +6

    Cześć, te filmy są najlepsze, jakie kiedykolwiek widziałem: 3

  • @vladimirsvabik6820
    @vladimirsvabik6820 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi Kimberly, I love your positive attitude. Wish we have more foreigners like you coming to Slovakia. Good luck in the future.

  • @villaelep5549
    @villaelep5549 Před 3 lety +12

    Miss u,keep it up❤️❤️

  • @kateverbal2138
    @kateverbal2138 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this information. Very informative 🥰

  • @stellavidanova6415
    @stellavidanova6415 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow ďalšie super video! Wow another amazing video! 💖

  • @suryahamijaya1674
    @suryahamijaya1674 Před 25 dny

    Thank you very much... your information is a very helpful.

  • @jactv5628
    @jactv5628 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for you very informative information .gidbless you😊

  • @andreabenkova6020
    @andreabenkova6020 Před 3 lety +13

    Ahoj Vau tvoja Slovenčina je vážne dobrá 😀Good work 💪💜😊

  • @AmeliasMamabear
    @AmeliasMamabear Před 3 lety +10

    This video is very informative! Good to know that there's Amazon there as well.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep! There are already a lot of International Companies here 😏

    • @user-jm5dj8hh1t
      @user-jm5dj8hh1t Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@ChasingKimberly ma'am Meron Po bang agency Dito sa pinas pa Slovakia

  • @yoggoh380
    @yoggoh380 Před 3 lety

    Hi!
    I am moving to Bratislava on 12th feb for work I've got there. Thanks for the video! Explained lots of the questions I've got :D

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      glad the video helped you! Welcome to Slovakia, hope you will enjoy your stay here 😊

  • @Dusan56
    @Dusan56 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Kim.

  • @c.s3698
    @c.s3698 Před 3 lety +5

    Very informative. I appreciate these information.
    Could you talk about average cost of land or house and land .
    Thank you again.
    I enjoy watching your channel. It’s interesting and you share the beauty of The country Slovakia with all its glory such as food, culture, people and castles and fields of forest and everything .
    I would love to visit Slovakia someday .

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Isabelle for watching my video, I'm glad you liked it 😏 we bought a land last year so I can share my experiences about that too 😊

    • @c.s3698
      @c.s3698 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ChasingKimberly I’m looking forward to your sharing your land purchase .
      And the process of buying a property for a foreigner married to a Slovakian citizen .
      Thank you .

  • @miroslavtrcalek8677
    @miroslavtrcalek8677 Před 3 lety +1

    perfektné :-) ďakujem

  • @marcelmaly4112
    @marcelmaly4112 Před rokem +1

    You seem to know much more about Slovakia than I do, although I was born in Bratislava. However, I live for most of my life in the USA. I got to go there for visit sometimes. I Love your videos. California, USA.

  • @ruwazahmed6677
    @ruwazahmed6677 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for introduced about Slovakia. I'm from dubai. I'm coming Slovakia,Bratislava very soon. Alredy I got my admission from one university in Bratislava

  • @martapribulova3273
    @martapribulova3273 Před 3 lety +9

    As a Slovak (from Bratislava), currently living in Copenhagen, I have to say that you put all the info very accurately! And I would definitely say that Slovakia is relatively cheap, compared to other europian countries. But the salaries are also lower so ... :D so to foreigners is it cheap, and to slovaks it might not completely seem so. Fun topic would be the alcohol. I have to say, alcohol is so cheap in Slovakia! When the pandemic is over, you will definitelly see groups of guys (usually from the UK) enjoying their bachelor party in Bratislava. The first time I saw this I felt like it was sooo crazy to travel to another country just for a bachelor party. Now I understand that even with the traveling expences it is still cheaper for them to 'get drunk' in Bratislava, than it would be in the UK for example :D interesting right?
    btw, I love your channel, I've watched almost all the videos in one sitting and enjoyed them so much! It's amazing that you see beyond our cold faces and reserved behaviour. we are very loving people once you break that barier. I wish you all the best, and good luck with the slovak language (In my opinion you have AMAZING progress, and your pronunciation is unbelievable!)

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi Marta! Totally, I was surprised that a lot of foreigners specially from UK would travel here just to get drunk! I already saw some before Corona and it was really funny 😂😂 Anyways, thanks a lot for watching my videos and supporting me. I'm glad that you are liking them. 💚💚

    • @mdsiydolaziz6026
      @mdsiydolaziz6026 Před 3 lety

      Can you tell me average salary per month in slovakia for a Masters student per month?

  • @lilalex7702
    @lilalex7702 Před 3 lety +6

    Basilico is amazing, also check out La Strega, Johny Italian Restaurant and U Taliana.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      Yea! Basilico is nice! We will check out these restaurants you recommend. Thanks 😊😊

  • @vojtechvanek1686
    @vojtechvanek1686 Před 3 lety +3

    Good useful info for newcomers! I beg to differ about food, though, where I think on average it's closer to 200-300/month per one adult.

  • @nitapatel5362
    @nitapatel5362 Před 3 lety +6

    Well explained 👍...can you make details video on how to start business in Slovakia and what are the opportunity for new arrivals?

    • @luciasoosova2182
      @luciasoosova2182 Před 3 lety +1

      My friend from Austrialia could benefit from that kind of video :)

  • @benturner8641
    @benturner8641 Před 3 lety +3

    This was great, I meet loads of foreigners who come here with no idea of finances and usually leave pretty soon after so this video will surely help people like that.
    If anyone is after a second opinion, from a smaller town (not BA) here ya go!
    So I'm in a small town, here for between 7 and 8 years. Cost of buying houses / flats here are creeping up towards BA prices but renting here is still cheaper.
    Let's say €350 - €450 pm for a one bedroom, one living room flat.
    Surprisingly gyms here are the same or often more expensive than Bratislava, around €35 - €40 for a monthly membership.
    We actually do around €400 - €500 per month minimum on food, (2 adults 1 small kid) but I do eat a lot, and I'm definitely not vegan :)
    Lots of companies get around the minimum salary thing by asking workers to be self-employed or work on some sort of dodgy contract, especially language schools.
    Getting self-employed isn't too tough, they might ask for some proof of qualifications depending on what you want to do.
    You have to pay mandatory health insurance, around €65 per month. For the first 12 to 18 months you usually only pay this, no social insurance. (Depending on income) Once you hit a higher income or 18 months of being self-employed you have to start paying social insurance too. This usually works out between €160 and €200 per month.
    Not too many jobs around the smaller towns in general, let alone for foreigners but if you've got a good skill you might get lucky!

    • @beccay3263
      @beccay3263 Před 10 dny

      excause me,im thinking to move to slovakia by register a small business, the information i got from agency about the health insurance and taxes a lot higher ,could u please share more infors bout it please ,thanks a lot

  • @jankohrasko1547
    @jankohrasko1547 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video 😊

  • @aikimaniacify
    @aikimaniacify Před 3 lety +2

    Love this video..since i live in Bratislava there are tons of things i have to agree with you. Btw.. no matter what people say, one of the best if not nr1 is pizza Ciao. :)

  • @tommyking5154
    @tommyking5154 Před 3 lety +3

    Páči sa mi chápanie toho, že keď prídeš do cudzej krajiny, snažíš sa naučiť ich jazyk,, super , držím Ti palce a nech sa Ti tu darí...!!!

  • @adrianamarhefkova661
    @adrianamarhefkova661 Před 3 lety

    Som rodená Slovenka a rozprávaš nádherne. Slovenčina je naozaj ťažká je super, že máš odvahu sa ju učiť!!😀😀

  • @Kunoichi4ever4
    @Kunoichi4ever4 Před 2 lety +2

    As a Slovak, i d also recommend that if you are looking for accomodation avoid: near the Pentagon area and Obchodna street.
    Bratislava is generally safe, especially if you apply your street smarts, but the real dodgey area here is Pentagon.
    Obchodna is mostly totally safe during the day, but if you wanna go out drinking often and want to come back home alone at night...maybe avoid Obchodna street as a foreigner, many time problematic people get drunk there and cause issues.
    Otherwise, I d say all other areas are pretty safe with good connections to the old town so dont be afraid to rent an aparemtent out of the OLD TOWN, you will really save a lot of money.

    • @HiPh0Plover1
      @HiPh0Plover1 Před 2 lety

      how much we talking for a single room appartment ?

  • @ffsakib8714
    @ffsakib8714 Před 3 lety

    Nice information

  • @user-cw8ig5ds9m
    @user-cw8ig5ds9m Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you very much
    Am interested
    From Ghana

  • @michalkruzic971
    @michalkruzic971 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video

  • @iREVIEWitALL4U
    @iREVIEWitALL4U Před 3 lety

    Subbed good video enjoyed.

  • @chaugg1
    @chaugg1 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this video. I like it.
    How to fly there from the US?
    Subscribed and liked. Thank you

  • @MonstersCousin
    @MonstersCousin Před 3 lety +1

    Just an info. A beer in the old town is around 2-3€, in some places even more expensive! To compare go to Podunajske Biskupice, a part of Bratislava which is around 10 km from the Old town and you pay 0.80€. This applies also to eating in a restaurants and accommodation. The further you are willing to go from the Old Town the less you will pay.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      You are right, in the heart of old town, generally, prices are soo high!

    • @atakanorgan3386
      @atakanorgan3386 Před 2 lety

      Is 1200€ a good salary for a single person to live in Bratislava? Is it possible to save some money?

  • @luko7124
    @luko7124 Před 3 lety +3

    yes Basilico

  • @tajoszlav
    @tajoszlav Před 3 lety +22

    Just a little correction - since 1.1. 2021, minimum salary is 623 € :-D

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the Update! 😊

    • @palucmrisatai
      @palucmrisatai Před 3 lety +2

      623 brutto.

    • @SladkaPritomnost
      @SladkaPritomnost Před 3 lety +2

      @@ChasingKimberly
      We have a saying here in Slovaka which says.
      "Dobrého býva málo"
      Which can be translated into English something like
      Something good valuated is actually very small (limited)

    • @tl11316
      @tl11316 Před 3 lety

      How much is it netto?

    • @palucmrisatai
      @palucmrisatai Před 3 lety +2

      @@tl11316 437 netto

  • @ananzi1975
    @ananzi1975 Před 2 lety +1

    Compared to Philippines yes. Salaries are one tenth of the salary in countries such as Switzerland, Denmark, Norway or Luxembourg

  • @carmencitaduran8133
    @carmencitaduran8133 Před měsícem

    I llike to go there in Slovakia and see this beautiful country qnd good people.God bless Slovakia.

  • @katarinask139
    @katarinask139 Před 3 lety +41

    If it would be expensive in Slovakia, 90% of population would be homeless😂

  • @mysticmysic
    @mysticmysic Před 2 lety

    My family back home lives in a big house and they all work, kids chores and if their old enough they also have small jobs. The adults have jobs aswell unless they are old or a Child has been born then mother stays home. 🦋

  • @kobadzuggasvili4319
    @kobadzuggasvili4319 Před 3 lety

    Dievca z Filipin, si skvela! DD

  • @mariakattinger4013
    @mariakattinger4013 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey girl! Its big difference by your activity in Bratislava as well 😁 if u stay in Bratislava because of job its more expensive than for students. I think its important to mention this as well, because by statistics the costs of student in Bratislava is the half (together +- 350e /month - student accomodation, food, travel cost, fun, clothes) and by your study u can get job, so u can be totally independent from parents. When u lose status of student your cost is by statistics up to 800e /month for the same stuff 😁 so be clever and study & work in Slovakia 😉 wish you the best 😊

  • @laurastrosova943
    @laurastrosova943 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video. I have break so why not to watch your video? 😁

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Laura for watching my video 😊😊

    • @laurastrosova943
      @laurastrosova943 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for hearting my comments! Im really surprised i got comments hearted and even that you answered. You should teach some CZcamsrs how to be just like you . Thank you Im so happy!

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      @@laurastrosova943 Ohh you are the sweetest! Thank you! 💚

    • @laurastrosova943
      @laurastrosova943 Před 3 lety +1

      Cant wait for your next video

    • @G4nymedes
      @G4nymedes Před 3 lety +2

      @@laurastrosova943 Kimberly is really great youtuber. But for others, if u have 1000+ comments, its hard to reply all :-) And for u Kimberly (if u reading that), we like you even without a hearth and answer :-) dont try to reply to all comments if u dont have time :-)

  • @jingshenghong9939
    @jingshenghong9939 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for your informative video! I have been considering moving there so I am now doing some research on the internet to begin with. How about the level of medical treatment in Slovakia? Can the majority of doctors speak English? And is the medical service hard to access?

  • @jerichastudio8123
    @jerichastudio8123 Před rokem +1

    In my point of view, well yes, it is expensive. I lived in bratislava for a year and a half now and the salary even you got an average rate is not really enough (even you cook your own food). The restaurant prices are the same in North America where I lived before too. The apartment prices are crazy high, doesn’t really matches your income budget. You can live in other cities of Slovakia and it’s quite fine, however, the salary is low than the capital (except if you work hybrid, bratislava based). Not comparing to Nordic countries but I’ve worked in there before and even everything is expensive, you have enough savings at the end of the day (unlike in Slovakia) and prices are reasonable.

  • @GlennEdward
    @GlennEdward Před 3 lety +2

    Very informative. :) thank you for this video..
    #noskipads

  • @terezasormanova8514
    @terezasormanova8514 Před 3 lety +18

    Its expensive to live in Bratislava when you are living from Slovak salary. Mainly because salary in Bratislava is much higher than everywhere else.😂 Yes we are not really welcoming. I personally dont think we have strong bond with our country. Especially young people are complaining a lot about problems we have here.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +5

      That's interesting, I always have this impression that Slovaks are deeply rooted in the culture and country 🤷‍♀️

    • @low-key5512
      @low-key5512 Před 3 lety +6

      @@ChasingKimberly Yeah, a lot of young people are trying to move abroad to countries such as Austria as the pay is so much higher. I think we all still appreciate our country, but the bond is definitely weakening with each new generation

    • @terezasormanova8514
      @terezasormanova8514 Před 3 lety +4

      @@low-key5512 I can only agree. I have to say that our country is beautiful but with nowdays situation and salary if we want to live good life and maybe one day come back its better for us to go work abroad.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +2

      @@low-key5512 It's a sad reality 😶

    • @zavaraninoveuhorky
      @zavaraninoveuhorky Před 3 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly Well, I am. But lot of Slovaks are complaining about situation here.
      Hore za česť, slobodu, Slovenskému Národu!

  • @xiaoxinghuli
    @xiaoxinghuli Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tip for pizza, I was kind of sad there isn't Neapol style pizza that O experienced in Naples. Regarding the beer, did you know that foreigners come here to drink? Like new year party when the Englishmen can drink cheap beer and have fun (and get bloody drunk 🍻)

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      I did heard about the foreigners that they come here for the beer! Well could not blame them, its good beer for cheap price 🍻🍻

    • @centosto3327
      @centosto3327 Před 2 lety

      Basilico is nice. I was there for Christmas dinner from my old work, few years ago. I think the boss is from Napoli

  • @stateartt
    @stateartt Před rokem +1

    Hi! Can u please make a video how to rent a car in slovakia? Off course in the most cheapest and easiest way thanks!

  • @e1sYTchannel
    @e1sYTchannel Před 3 lety +3

    Prices in Slovakia are lower if you compare it with Western Europe, but the average salary is even lower.
    The average netto income is around 850 €, (1200 € in Bratislava) and if you want a normal 3 bedroom apartment in Bratislava, it's 650-750 €/month or more. It's cheaper to buy one, because the mortgage payments will be lower, what is little bit absurd. But for a price of a 3 bedroom apartment you can build a new house near Bratislava. So, living in Bratislava isn't that cheap if your incomes are not above the average. Another thing: the prices of things, like cars, furniture, electronic, etc., which are +/- the same in whole Europe. So if you want a buy a new car for 20.000 €, it will cost you 2 years of your salary. In Austria it will be around 6 months. I new iPhone? 1 or 2 months of salary against 1 or 2 weeks in Austria. So, if you wanna have a nice life and good living, it's not impossible, but you need to work much harder, or you will get to that when you are 50-60 years old.

  • @rastorasca4069
    @rastorasca4069 Před 3 lety +2

    What's your profession and why did you move to Bratislava ?

  • @katrinamariano7105
    @katrinamariano7105 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi! I recently just moved to Slovakia! So far I am having a hard time adjusting with the culture, food, way of living. I'm also a bit scared I won't have a social life here since I don't really know how to speak Slovak. I'm wondering what kind of jobs are usually open for English speakers?

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 2 lety

      Finance, IT, BPO. There are lots of jobs in Bratislava. If you have good background you will find something 😉

  • @adel364
    @adel364 Před 3 lety +5

    Pekne vieš po slovensky 💙 :D

  • @viktoriavelckova9468
    @viktoriavelckova9468 Před 3 lety +3

    you can cook some Slovak food, that would be great

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      I am not very good in my kitchen, not my talent, but I will try 😊😊

  • @TravelniMargie
    @TravelniMargie Před 11 měsíci +1

    😊

  • @lucialuptakova1525
    @lucialuptakova1525 Před 3 lety

    Hey, thanks for the very sweet and accurate video. I have a question, where are the cheap Vegan shops, you go to? You mean the Healthy Nutrition Shops? Or some special ones? Because these are really expensive, do you prefer some concrete, please? Thanks 👍🏻😊

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      For the restaurant we used to visit a lot Veglife, but now since corona we havent been there so long. As for the shops, we like slnečnica and bioland. :)

  • @myswahilijourney4448
    @myswahilijourney4448 Před 2 lety +1

    Is it easy to make friends in Bratislava? I am moving next month for work and I don't know anybody. Great video btw!

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 2 lety

      It's easy, Slovaks are lovely people. I'm sure you will find your buddies at work 😉

  • @jurcik250
    @jurcik250 Před 3 lety

    Not to the point of the video but if youre in mood for some traveling around check out some water reservoirs...its far from being a sea and theres nothing like homeland thats for sure, but they are the biggest bodies of water around here...also those places are mostly nice looking. For example Oravska priehrada. During a certain time of year when water is warm enough there are even small medusas in certain areas and on some places even turtles...though they are imported animals of course :D

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      cool! Thanks a lot for the recommendation, maybe when things get better here in Slovakia we can travel a little bit 😉

  • @MdRoman-gf5yr
    @MdRoman-gf5yr Před 3 lety

    plz miss make a video for what is the process to get PR in slovakia as a foreign workers,,

  • @AzogDefilerFromMordor
    @AzogDefilerFromMordor Před 3 lety +2

    I dont know what people from Bratislava think about foreigners since there are most of them and I dont live there, but in other places I think the opinion is as you described it. Dont expect Slovaks to change for you but if you adapt to the ways and manners of Slovaks, you will be OK. Maybe not welcomed too warmly and hugging you at first but accepted and noone would really care. There is a quite big community of Vietnamese living here for decades and people in general consider them as common people here. Their community is IMO quite closed. I dont see them (and other Asian people here) hang with people from outside of their community that much. I dont know why. You Kim seem to be outgoing, smiling and friendly person and people like you who dont close themselves will receive same nice behavior from Slovaks back. If foreigner here is just temporarily, noone cares, but if foreigner wants to live here permanently I suggest to learn the language ASAP and barriers will crumble quickly. Unless that foreigner starts to make some demands. That wont be acceptable for most people IMO.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      Totally agree, I see a lot of Vietnamese in the Mileticova Market? I hope I spelled that right. That market used to be my sanctuary during my first months in Bratislava because I feel a little connection seeing some Asian :D But now I am totally fine, just need to get better with my Slovak and soon I'd be able to speak with locals :)

  • @manjushroff7609
    @manjushroff7609 Před 3 lety +1

    good & useful vlog, how is health care & how expensive is it ? l.k. shroff from India

  • @MetalGearMk3
    @MetalGearMk3 Před 3 lety

    Ahh good to know English is spoken in the capital. I want to live in Slovakia!

  • @gdfbmvjsvb
    @gdfbmvjsvb Před 3 lety +3

    i am from Bratislava but i moved to Italy a few months ago. I crave Basilico so bad 😂 the pizza there is better than in Italy 😩 And you are totally correct on everything, really great video from you :)❤️

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Bunny, glad that you liked my video :) Really? But Italy is like the Capital city of PIZZA hahahaha :D But we are also glad that we have Basilico in Bratislava, we dont need to go to Italy anymore to have a good pizza :)

    • @gdfbmvjsvb
      @gdfbmvjsvb Před 3 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly yes exactly it is their food and they aren’t that good in it 😅 ofc expensive restaurants have amazing pizza but normal one for a few euros or grandmas is terrible 😂 also there is Luna Rossa in Bratislava they have also delicious food

  • @low-key5512
    @low-key5512 Před 3 lety +1

    I think salaries definitely need to be raised 😅 Don't get me wrong - Slovakia is cheaper to live in compared to many EU countries, but the standards of living tend to be a little higher abroad (depending on the country, of course - I don't want to offend anyone, Slovakia is a-okay). Healthcare especially needs to develop though. A lot of students leave the country for better jobs and opportunities. Love your insight though! Thank you for all your research!! 😊

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this, we definitely have different opinions depends on what is the standard of life we are expecting. As for me, coming from Philippines, Bratislava is way better in my opinion. Although, I agree about the health are, its something I am very disappointed about knowing that Slovakia is an EU country 🤷‍♀️

    • @low-key5512
      @low-key5512 Před 3 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly I couldn't agree more - it really does depend on what a person is used to. On the plus side, I'm really glad you're experiencing a lot of positives! At the end of the day, I think as long as a person is healthy, can get an education, has a roof over their head and access to food - any place is good :)

  • @lamebubblesflysohigh
    @lamebubblesflysohigh Před 3 lety +2

    Most Slovaks (well at least me and those in my social circle) have nothing against foreigners who live here temporarily or permanently. What we care about is if you came to live with us (which we do not mind) or change us (which we o not want) and if you came to Europe legally. Some leftist media like BBC, DW and such portrayed us like ultranationalists, xenophobes or racists during 2015 migrant crisis because we supported Hungary and their border fence and we refused to take any illegals from camps in Greece and Italy. But there is a huge difference between someone who came here the proper way and someone whos first action in Europe was breaking the law (illegal crossing of the border).
    :)

  • @pinayinslovakia
    @pinayinslovakia Před 3 lety +1

    Galing galing

  • @hilol2142
    @hilol2142 Před 3 lety

    povedz ahojjj! Som prvá

  • @user-tv2gj5ui4w
    @user-tv2gj5ui4w Před 3 lety

    Could you, Kim, make video about how to find job in Slovakia? Please, this topic is very important to us, foreigners, who wanna move to there. I know, that in competitions for offer workers previously accept Slovaks, secondary citizens of EU, and only in the end of line are foreigners, after these peoples, if first two groups are not so good for this profession. How is it critical for us? How is real get good job in this case? Share your experience, please. Those news make me sad

    • @user-tv2gj5ui4w
      @user-tv2gj5ui4w Před 3 lety

      I think, I won't only one, who will thanks to you

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      I was only working in Slovakia for just a year, so I think I've shared everything I knew about finding job here in this videos. However, I will research more and when I find a new information that will be useful I will share :) Also, now I think it is difficult to find a job here because of the pandemic. a lot of shops/companies are close and if there is any vacancies, they would prioritize Slovaks more which I think is a natural thing to do :)

  • @jinnydoydora3703
    @jinnydoydora3703 Před 2 lety +1

    Plan to work in slovakia..my company is in strada dunesja

  • @treskplesk9394
    @treskplesk9394 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for a positive contribution about Bratislava. You said the approach of Slovaks to foreigners exactly. They are welcome if they come to work, live and accept our culture. We value our history and do not want to repeat the mistakes of Western countries who have accepted a number of foreigners who have created their own communities and refuse to adapt to the locals (especially Islamists are the fear of Slovaks). After the pandemic, I recommend visiting castles (we have hundreds of them), caves, water parks or our mountains. May you live well in Slovakia.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a lot! That is my plan. Definitely, when all these things about Pandemic is over and we can travel safely, I would love to discover more Slovakia, specially the Mountians :)

    • @marceelino
      @marceelino Před 3 lety +1

      it's not that bad in Vienna, you would think that the turkish, arabic, slovak, czech, serbian etc. communities are not adapting, but you would be wrong. They are still a strong community but the lifestyle of their kids and new generations is getting mixed so much it's something new and better.

  • @beatrizp2115
    @beatrizp2115 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video! I'm moving to Bratislava with my partner in a couple of weeks. We're looking for accomodation if possible in the old town, so can you let me know if it was easy for you to find a place to live in and what websites are specially good for funding accommodation?? Thanks in advance😄

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Beatriz, to be honest it was easy because my husband is Slovak. However, there is a website you can find apartments and its called bezrealitky.sk I find that FB groul helps a lot too. There are lots of people who advertise their apartments in the group and its cheaper 🤣

    • @beatrizp2115
      @beatrizp2115 Před 2 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly thank you so much!!

  • @who21896
    @who21896 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Im comming to slovakia within 2 months on Type - D Visa

  • @desskrasnanova2672
    @desskrasnanova2672 Před 3 lety +1

    So beautiful 😍❤️

  • @mish3223
    @mish3223 Před rokem +1

    Hello! Can you recommend websites where I can look at rooms for rent. Thank you!

  • @kelvinnwaigwe4033
    @kelvinnwaigwe4033 Před měsícem

    I want to come to Slovakia

  • @channeltv832
    @channeltv832 Před rokem +1

    ganda mo po😊

  • @alcayyil
    @alcayyil Před rokem +1

    Hey there! I just watched your video while thinking of moving to Bratislava! If I make between 1500 - 1700 E , would this be considered as a nice income ? My wife also would work and make around 1200 E. Would we be able save money ?

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před rokem +1

      if these amount are net, I think they are good salary specially if you are thrifty 😊

  • @Stanleys975
    @Stanleys975 Před 3 lety +8

    in regard to the unwelcoming Slovaks, well, mostly the older generation and ultra-conservative people, not so much younger people and those living in bigger cities. it also depends on ethnicity and religion, people generally don't mind Asians or other Europeans living here. There is a considerable Vietnamese and Chinese community here, for example. As you've said, as long as you're being respectful to the local culture and people, you have a great chance of people liking you and I'm sure you can find many great friends here. it takes time to get close to Slovaks, but once you do break that barrier you've gained a friend for life.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +2

      Totally agree with you! I've seen a lot of Vietnamese here in Bratislava which is really interesting for me. Thanks for sharing you thoughts 😊

    • @randomuser262
      @randomuser262 Před 3 lety +1

      It depends on probability that person will be involved in terrorist attacks or other crime

    • @Stanleys975
      @Stanleys975 Před 3 lety +1

      @@randomuser262 that's another way to put it lol

    • @martinajurickova5750
      @martinajurickova5750 Před 3 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly i wonder, dont people confuse you with the Vietnamese? In my opinion, to Slovaks, most Asians look the same and we cant distinguish the nationality.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      @@martinajurickova5750 Haha yes! I even confuse Vietnamese people in Bratislava as Filipinos 😂😂

  • @Condorcet2011
    @Condorcet2011 Před 3 lety +3

    hi How is live in Bratislava with Covid: Are masks mandatory? Are restaurants and coffee opened? thank you

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      It's on lockdown and we have a lot of restrictions. Masks are required and some of restos are closed.

  • @hasanfirdaus1437
    @hasanfirdaus1437 Před rokem +1

    I am from indonesia,iam interesting go to slovakia for work,,so,how about in slovakia?about salary and culture there,please can u tell.thank you .

  • @yumsundae419
    @yumsundae419 Před rokem +1

    i cant even describe to you how thankful my bank account has been since i moved from norway xD

  • @joannesgranada689
    @joannesgranada689 Před 3 lety +1

    🥰💖😇

  • @Saska_sk
    @Saska_sk Před 3 lety +1

    Du bist der beste Junge der Welt

  • @marcialsalvador8861
    @marcialsalvador8861 Před 2 lety

    How about if free accommodation it is ok live to Bratislava?

  • @cherrylynmagtalas1810
    @cherrylynmagtalas1810 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi! How much the salary of cleaner /housekeeping?

  • @satyathecool101
    @satyathecool101 Před 3 lety

    Is school will be free for my kid if I have TRC

  •  Před 3 lety +4

    Acually when I quit primary school, teachers told us is hard to find job :D
    And this is very weird, because some families have problem to live here. And some have a lots of money without problem :D
    We are the 30rd the richest state in world (this I heard it). So, it is no problem to live here, but not always. It depends where are you living, what is your job, how big is your family etc. I guess it could be better. But we have bigger problems, we have low numbers of doctors and others importants job.

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +3

      You have a very interesting thoughts that I didn't think about. in my observation, Slovaks normally have small family. Atleast if I compare it to Philippines. Normally there are 1 or 2 kids for every Slovak parents. So I thought families here are usually small 🤷‍♀️

    •  Před 3 lety +1

      Ohh, I see my bad english, nvm :D
      @@ChasingKimberly yes, in the most of time. But my family is my dad, mum, sister and brother. And 1 dog, 2 cats, 1 snake and 1 snail. And my dad have something around 1000€ per month and my mom 600€. And the home cost 80 000€. And this home is the typical work village home, with some garden, broken roof (yes, when was raining our walls were wet xd) and this all cost a lots of money, what mean we have nothing extra money to buy extra things. But yes. Most of families have 1 or 2 kids and live in home, like without garden, some big animals,... But I love my home :D

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +2

      @ That sounds like a very exciting one! You have a snake?! and a Snail? Very interesting 😎

    •  Před 3 lety +2

      @@ChasingKimberly yes. Mom working in school, the snail was a gift from one girl. And snake is 1 or 2 years younger than me

  • @renebravo9795
    @renebravo9795 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, great information, nowadays, how is it? continues really a nice life? what about a job opportunities?. My wife and me we are expecting move to Slovakia, can you advice for us?, we will appreciate heard you, thanks.

    • @renebravo9795
      @renebravo9795 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for your like and heart but those are not advices.

  • @parveezarif
    @parveezarif Před 3 lety +1

    hi Kim.. I really njy ur Slovakian videos.. Planning to move back to Slovakia with family( wife, myself and two Kids), if u can give me an idea how much it will cost for a good living

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      it's hard for me to give you an estimate, because you have to take into consider your kids expenses too like schooling, which to be honest, I have no idea how much they cost 😬

    • @parveezarif
      @parveezarif Před 3 lety

      Hi Kim, they r just 1 year old(twin baby girls) so no schooling for next 2 yrs..

    • @parveezarif
      @parveezarif Před 3 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly location will b Kostice

  • @wf9417
    @wf9417 Před 3 lety +1

    What is ur job in Slovakia? and how long do u live there?

  • @monique.174
    @monique.174 Před 3 lety +2

    I like to watch your videos but could you please put Slovak subtitles in your videos?

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      Hello Monika, I am glad you are enjoying my videos. I am still learning the Slovak Language so I am not very confident to put the Slovak sub titles on my videos yet. But I will try my best in the future with the help of my husband :) Thanks for watching 💚

    • @jerrykrajnak6396
      @jerrykrajnak6396 Před 3 lety +4

      Hi Monica, if you learn english then you will understand. 🤠 Jerry.🗽

  • @adamdrobny5385
    @adamdrobny5385 Před 3 lety

    In slovakia and in my TOWN there's only 100 people in it

  • @andreasemanco2460
    @andreasemanco2460 Před 3 lety +6

    Correction - minimum salary for this year in Slovakia is 623€ 😉 And next you said 800-1800€ and in title you had 800-1200€ 😉
    I personaly don’t like Bratislava 🤷‍♀️
    In Slovakia is lot of more beautiful places to see, visit and live 😉

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      Ano. I said it wrongly so I put the correction in the text :) Im glad you noticed it! Is it already approved the 623Euros? I saw it in the news recently but wasn't sure if they are finalized already :)

    • @luketagg648
      @luketagg648 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ChasingKimberly yes it is.. and it's kinda sad tbh

    • @andreasemanco2460
      @andreasemanco2460 Před 3 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly yes, it is changing every year from 1.january 😉
      And do not trust the news 😄 They are not very correct 😂🥴

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +1

      @@andreasemanco2460 hahaha 😂😂 Yea! base on my experiences, they are actually not very accurate everytime!

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety

      @@luketagg648 why? 🤔

  • @aye1122
    @aye1122 Před 3 lety +2

    ja viem po anglicky

  • @Worldwide-vf5cn
    @Worldwide-vf5cn Před 2 lety

    Is there language barrier, do people speak English much there?

  • @nobody8731
    @nobody8731 Před 3 lety

    AVOCADO'S FROM MEXICO! SVÍČKOVÁ FROM CZCHE! BRYNDZOVÉ HALUŠKY FROM SLOVAKIA!

  • @jancernocky1515
    @jancernocky1515 Před 3 lety +3

    Have you seen Eurotrip movie? There's a bit about Slovakia, very funny :)

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 3 lety +3

      Yes I saw it but i don't like it. It's far from the truth.

  • @jeromeancheta5257
    @jeromeancheta5257 Před 2 měsíci

    Maam how much salary po ng cook dyan sa Slovakia?

  • @atakanorgan3386
    @atakanorgan3386 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi there, I got a job offer from Slovakia. Is 1200€ a good price and is there a chance to save some money with this salary in 2022?

    • @ChasingKimberly
      @ChasingKimberly  Před 2 lety +1

      I would say yes, but it really depends what kind of lifestyle you wanna live. If you share an apartment, you save with the rental and utility costs. If you dont eat out too much, cooking food is pretty cheap. 😆

    • @atakanorgan3386
      @atakanorgan3386 Před 2 lety

      @@ChasingKimberly thank you so much! I'm planning to move there as soon as possible :)