About Pippy

Status:

Considering a Move Abroad 

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Citizen Of:

Netherlands

Some Forum Posts:

Netherlands: Canada versus Netherlands:

Hi ...please will someone advise me. we are contemplating these countries for emmigration,please will someone that knows these countries help and tell me which was better and why? Thank you kindly

Netherlands: WANTED - Home Exchange for 1 month:

hi Magpie.... I was just looking on the dutch site and happened to see your ad. I come from holland,from eindhoven. we live in south africa now and are looking to move to canada, would you consider home exchange with us? or do you maybe know of someone that would be intressted? regards pippy

Canada: Where to stay:

We are considering emmigrating from South Africa to Canada. Which areas are the nicest,best middle class areas. We don't speak french so i think BC is our best bet? We are a family of 4 ,what type of housing is best and what are the costs? Thanks so much or any help

South Africa: Cost of living in Joburg...:

Iam not surprised at the mountain of info posted...and some so useless,and sad really because a person is considering south africa their new home,a huge step,and then all the tug of war answers,from all who think they know. i live in South africa,in Johannesburg,i have been here all my life,since my parents emmigrated us from holland. Johannesburg is beautifull,the sun shines most of the year,our winters are miderate,we don't have the rain excessively,so it's really nice. There is a problem with the crime,you will need to be more vigilant with things,need to pay attention all the time,it's not exhausting it's a way of life and you do get used to it. You need to make sure you have the necessary security measures intact so that you can live normally. No there is no walking on the streets at 10 at night. You need to lock your doors when you go to sleep,most homes are fitted with security systems for safety. you need to lock your car doors. You can't leave your bag in a visible spot or your gps in it's holder. These are all things where one must adapt,as with any country you move to,there is a change in culture and some form and extend of adaptation. South africa is rated as number 145 on the list of expensive countries in the world,so $6000 will definately suffice. As a previous person mentioned you could buy a really nice townhouse for around R850 000. Fuel prices are relevant,and actaully cheap compared to the rest of the world,but remember you will be travelling in your car everywhere,so fuel will be a concern. if you drive a large petrol guzzler you will fill your tank about 3 times a month at around R600, if a smaller town car you could get away with better fuel consumption,it all depends. You are looking to retire....there are some lovely retirement villages around that cater for reitrees,a nice house,golf course,pool ,frail care ect. maybe try and look that up on the net. R25000 a month should suffice you well,just remember in South africa the government hospitals are not a great choice,therefore expect on paying for a private medical aid. SA is such a beautifull country,we are emigrating to Canada due to us having children and we find the education system in SA slacking,we are still young and we want a better life. Many South africans are very nieve about the country,yes it is in turmoil in ways,it is and will recover,but it will take 30 years to do so...the quesion then is do you stick around and wait for that to happen. best of luck

Date Joined:

3/29/2010

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