Guest TTK Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 Even better in Thailand.....can you imagine having your watches Ziggified BEFORE you receive them....
Victoria Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 At dollar-euro parity, you're talking about more than $100,000 per year. I think he was factoring in the C$, but if not, wow, good point! The bottom line is that it all depends on the life you want to live: some people find it hard to tear themselves away from Paris (personally, I have a love/hate relationship with it) and others prefer a hybrid existence, alternating periods of time in the capital with relaxing down-time in a country place in the provinces. Having a little stone house in Normandie or Bretagne is definitely the way to go. It's cooler for one, in summer. As for the language, yes, but remember that French-Canadians get a lot of stick from the snobby Parigots. If there is a child involved, factor in the school teasing adjustment on that alone. Mind you, it could be worse, in terms of teasing. They could be Belgian.........
alligoat Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 When you check the currency conversion today, the Euro is up over $1.47 on the exchange. So 80K Euro is almost $120K US. And this year we've seen the Canadian dollar come back up to the US dollar. I sure hate to see you over in Paris for any extended time Ziggy, I need you to fix my watches!
ryyannon Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 A retirement/weekend place in Burgundy or the Perigord is definitely the way to go.... even milder winters a few hundred kilometers south - with incredible bargains still to be found off the beaten path. If it's for a job, income taxes and retirement could be payable via Canada - with no double taxation. Medical should fall under the French system, which means that you'll have total coverage for moderate fees. Feel free to PM me for any questions or further info...
Golfman Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 The Zigmeister, some links (in french) to have a good idea of appartment budget http://www.seloger.com/recherche.htm?cp=75...amp;nb_pieces=3 http://www.pap.fr/immobilier/location-immobiliere.htm Generaly taxes are about 1 renting month (per year off course) It will be ok with 80K
Victoria Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 I sure hate to see you over in Paris for any extended time The Zigmeister, I need you to fix my watches! I was going to say -- this is a potential blow for all North Americans who wish their watches modded! Because, and I say this with embarrassment because I am not the type to rag on the French (I love France), but La Poste sucks. They steal more packages than any other national mail carriers I've ever seen. Especially stay away from posting packages from and to: PTT Paris Champs-Elys
ryyannon Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 Postal services have improved vastly - registered packages should not be a problem. One the other hand, customs could be a (potential) problem for non-EU packages. As for EU residents, this would be a great advantage...
Guest TTK Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) I just can't get comfortable there. Well...I've got a great big vinyl couch that I acquired for a project ....I'm sure you'd find that very comfy..... On a serious note...80k Eu...you will have no probs in Paris........why not just go to Quebec,.....same thing.....! Edited January 2, 2008 by TTK
Dani Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 Or if you go by The Economists list: http://money.cnn.com/2007/03/05/real_estat...ities/index.htm City Nation Index (New York is 100) Oslo Norway 134 Paris France 130 Copenhagen Denmark 126 London United Kingdom 125 Tokyo Japan 124 Osaka Japan 118 Reykjavic Iceland 118 Zurich Switzerland 118 Frankfurt Germany 116 Helsinki Finland 116 BTW, I live in Oslo, and getting by on
Pugwash Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 Because, and I say this with embarrassment because I am not the type to rag on the French (I love France), but La Poste sucks. They steal more packages than any other national mail carriers I've ever seen. This is no longer the case. Also, living in an apartment with a Concierge helps. Someone who will take care of the post when you're not there.
slay Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- If your boss wants to transfer you to Moscow this year, he'd better offer you a fair sum to do so - or even a downright handsome one depending on where you live now. That's because Moscow has just been designated the world's most expensive city for the second year in a row by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Using the cost of living in New York as a base, Mercer determined Moscow is 34.4 percent more expensive after taking into account the cost of housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment. yeah, and thats a bunch of bullcrap, my friends grandma lives in moscow and she is so poor he sends her money every month from his very moderate salary. of course if you wanna live like a Tsar next to putin, moscow IS expensive. i dont know how much vodka a $ will get you in paris or new york, but it certainly will get you enough to get wasted for a week in moscow
Pugwash Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 Oh, I forgot to say, if The Zigmeister moves to Paris, I will organise a welcoming GTG about a month after he arrives. I'll hit Paris for a weekend for that.
Golfman Posted January 2, 2008 Report Posted January 2, 2008 if The Zigmeister moves to Paris, I will organise a welcoming GTG about a month after he arrives I'll be there with a good bottle of Bordeaux as "welcome gift"
chronology1066 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Nice to see Brussels doesnt come on thelist, book up people and get to the Euro GTG :laugh:
Stephane Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Nice to see Brussels doesnt come on thelist, book up people and get to the Euro GTG :laugh: Exactly !
hambone Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Are you kidding? A chap with a good mind like yours will do more than OK in Paris with that income. Enjoy yourself and have one of the greatest times of your life.
rodwc Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 I think that you may have to limit yourselves to 1 case of Dom Perignian, 1 case French wine, per week. Go easy on the caviar, pheasant, Cognac, Frogs legs, Snails, dishes cooked in wine/garlic/herbs etc. Other than that go for it, you only live once. (That I know of anyway). Nothing ventured , nothing gained.
RWG Technical Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Posted January 3, 2008 Thank you again everyone for the input. Just to clear my reasons for asking, if I move to Paris it is at least a year away, if it even takes place. But knowing the standard of living I can expect on 80K Euro's if I do go there, is a big factor in my decision. I appreciate the input and insight. For now, it's Cold Canada and snow...-17C this morning...brrrr...what I wouldn't do for a fresh croissant. RG
FxrAndy Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Well if you do come over you can be assured of a large welcoming GTG.
ryyannon Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Thank you again everyone for the input. Just to clear my reasons for asking, if I move to Paris it is at least a year away, if it even takes place. But knowing the standard of living I can expect on 80K Euro's if I do go there, is a big factor in my decision. I appreciate the input and insight. For now, it's Cold Canada and snow...-17C this morning...brrrr...what I wouldn't do for a fresh croissant. RG Will you be getting hardship pay for the Paris job? Man, it's tough here....
RWG Technical Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Posted January 3, 2008 Will you be getting hardship pay? Man, it's tough here.... You really know how to hurt a fellow... RG
Victoria Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Nice to see Brussels doesnt come on thelist, book up people and get to the Euro GTG :laugh: I think I'm one of the few people in this world that is not Belgian who thinks Brussels isn't ugly. Or boring. But hey, they have a LOT of free museums and I like that. However, food is prohibitively expensive in certain parts of Belgium. As in dining out, but also in supermarkets. And a taxi ride in Brussels? Wow. Prepare to mortgage your undies. I'm no rube, and always settle on the fare before getting in the taxi (in French), but once to take me from the icky, and dangerous Gare du Midi station to my youth hostel, the Jacques Brel, it was the equivalent of U$69. I almost fainted. When questioned the cabbie said, "This is the capital of Europe" (shrug). What can you say, right? Property values and the consequent rent in Brussels are very high...I think it's actually cheaper in Paris in the 17eme. Well, I think the matter has been settled, so best of luck and croissants aux chocolat on Ryyannon!
Stephane Posted January 3, 2008 Report Posted January 3, 2008 Victoria, Sorry but I doubt you ever came to my city. I live here since 47 years now. I took a cab (cause didn't want to drive drunk) the other day from avenue de la Basilique to boulevard G
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