...with a bank account from another European country. Has anyone tried to do this? Is it possible?

Hi All, I have finally moved across to Cyprus and got my job and apartment sorted. My internet is all up and running but I was wondeirng, how long do you usually have to pay your bill once it comes through. It does not stay on the bill so not to sure. Thanks in advanced :) Henry

Hi All, I'm hoping you can give me a bit of advise. I'm 20 and will moving to Paralimni, Cyprus on 12th January as I have managed to secure a job over there and just wondered what the cost of living is like. I have read every possible post about living in Cyprus both Pro's and Con's but can't...

Quick question on utility bills. I just got my electricity and gas bill for 2 months and its 300GBP(!) for a 1 bed apartment where there's no one during the day to use much. I have asked the company and theyve told me it's based on estimation so I am now supplying them actual readings. Which...

Hi All, My partner will work in York St - half-way up it - more-or-less. We have been told mississauga is a good place to live with a family (but have just read that it is also soulless), but it would seem the area is huge - does anyone have any preferences as to which bits are best? He...

I am a customer of the water company Tavira Verde. Currently I have one water meter through which consumption for inside the house, garden irrigation and pool pass. On top the actual consumption I pay a pro-rata charge for sewage and for garbage. My neighbour tells me that it is possible to...

Hi All, Newly arrived twenty-something gal in Dubai, and have just moved into a nice apartment in JBR. Has anyone got any suggestions about how to cut back on bills, as they seem to be a bit pricey. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers.

Hi I will be moving to Mallorca with my husband towards the end of the year and I would like to hear your experiences on the cost of living. If I could get an idea of what amount is required to have a normal life, it would be very helpful. Our situation is nothing special - just one car, two...

Hello, I am currently on my year abroad in Lyon and myself and a friend are living in a modern apartment with a French girl. We let her deal with all the rent and bills etc. since she has already been living here a while but we are getting a little concerned about how expensive they are. The net...

Hi all I have got a job in Cairo and will be coming at start of July. The office is in Zamalek so I want somewhere either on the island or maybe just across 15 may bridge. The initial contract is for 6 months though it will probably be extended thereafter. The company says i may be...

Hi All I am putting together information relating to what refundable deposits are required for services in Dubai, and I will post the full results in the forum. Please find below my list so far. I would really appreciate any input on providers that I have missed or amounts that are incorrect...

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any advice around paying bills in your home country, specifically the US, and banking out of Egypt? My income is given to me in Egyptian LE, and I'm trying to find a way to pay bills I have in the US (credit card, mainly) without having to do wire transfers. I...

My Husband and I would like to move to Spain for around 6 months, possibly a little more depending on how it goes. We will therefore do a long term let. We visit spain regularly so we know the general cost of living when it comes to eating out, supermarket shopping, petrol etc but when it comes...