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Master Shake · Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 1202 Location: Colorado, USA

Hi all,

I'll be making the move to Warsaw end of August to look for a teaching job. I've lived and taught in Poland before but in Gdansk with accom. provided by my school.

Can anyone reccommend a good resource for finding accommodation in Warsaw? What can I expect to pay for a small studio or one bedroom flat that is not too far out in the stix?

Any help is much appreciated. (As are any PM's about a friend of a friend who has a room available, even short term.) Smile

-Shake

justflyingin · Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 100

I think 1500 zl would cover a studio apt. downtown Warsaw. I know someone who has one, but I think it is rented. Wink

Did you already check on line?

lundjstuart · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 211 Location: Warsaw, Poland

1500zl is nothing!

You shouldn't be shocked if you come across ones for around 2000zl or so.

Good Luck!

Blasphemer · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 199 Location: NYC/Warszawa

I pay 1700zl for a nice size one bedroom [40sq/m] 5 min away from the Metro station. You can find some pretty nicely priced studios... it may take a while though, it's easier to find something once you're actually here.
Try Ursynow it's green, convenient and pretty diverse [food/shopping/things to do in general]

Scawie · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 44

Obvious places are

http://www.allegro.pl

and

http://warszawa.gumtree.pl/

go on gumtree and select only the flats direct from the owner, that way you'll avoid paying commission to a rental agency (up to a month's rent).

Blasphemer · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 199 Location: NYC/Warszawa

I found my place through this site

http://www.oferty.net/

Be weary of anything that sounds too good to be true, don't pay any fees unless you get to actually see the place [common sense, I know, but you'd be surprised].

Try to find something with czynsz included in the price, it makes things easier. Make sure to write down the water counters [bathroom and kitchen] in front of your landlord [he may be a nice and honest guy but if he's not, that would make him think twice before pulling a fast one on you].

Don't pay more than 20zl for your internet either [some apts come "hooked up" but the price is usually... well, steep to say the least]

Master Shake · Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 1202 Location: Colorado, USA

Thanks for the advice and links.

Looking through these sites is really going to help my Polish. What is a 'piwnica'? 'Little beer'? Can't be...

I'm thinking it's probably better for me to sort out a job before I find a permanent place to live. Don't want a long commute. I'm living right in the heart of Suburbia right now in Colorado and want to get away from all that.

Gowump · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 70 Location: Poland

piwnica is a storage area (locker) in the basement of a block of flats.

justflyingin · Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 100

dynow · Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 1080

i was thinking the same.

Blasphemer · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 199 Location: NYC/Warszawa

justflyingin · Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 100

justflyingin · Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 100

http://www.aster.pl/waw/internet

says it is between 51.50 to 91.50 zl/month

How can you get it for 19?

sparks · Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 632

I just checked too. It starts at 51.50. There are some promotions for mobile internet which start at 9 zl. but have a transfer limit of 250 mb. Up to 1 gb plus 1 free for 5 months for 49zl or some such number. I have blueconnect now which gives 2 gb for about 80 zl. More gigs for more money. Fast enough to watch videos and what not but it's not too difficult to go over the limit.

I have Aster cable but I think it's expensive. I guess I'll call tomorrow and see about this 19 zl. business.

sparks · Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 632

Yep, 19 zl 2mb/second. No limits on use. They're coming next Tuesday to install it.

Thanks for the tip.