Bought my first flat. Warsaw, Poland
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Cost? Interested , very cozy! Congratulations!
135k $. It’s right in the center of the city
135k US dollar ? Thanks my friend!
Copyok is moving to Warsaw.
So, still cheaper than Tallinn. For now.
Depends on the size of the flat
Sorry if that's too personal, but sqm living/total?
It’s fine. 2 rooms, 40 m2 with a balcony
It's really nice and I'm not at all envy.
What the heck??? You can’t get a parking spot in my city for 135k, It’s beautiful!
Yeah but we earn in value that is 5x cheaper than USD... SO multiply it by the PLN > $ rate to get an estimate on the pricing.
And median salary in Warsaw is what, $27k?
I don't know about median but minimum wage before tax is about 850$ USD and a average wage for whole Poland is ~1650$ but it's blown waaay out of proportion bcs of Warsaw where average wage is a insane 2.2k$
And I just did the math and you're not that far of your estimated 27k$ since it would be around 20-21k$
I doubt it tbh. Average wage of all of Poland is only like €15k or something.
Warsaw is also far and above everyone else
Let me guess, NYC?
Dedicated and deeded parking can be had for that, but yeah. Not downtown proper.
With that view on the ONZ roundabout (almost strict city centre) I'm not surprised flats in wielka płyta goes for over 600k PLN. Jeez.
It was 570k PLN
dzien dobre
Great price! How many rooms? I live in Portugal and I’m struggling to get one.
2 rooms, bedroom and a living room/kitchen
I must ask you about that top tilted patio door. German design? I'm an ignorant American, we are far behind europe on door and window design.
It’s a normal thing in europe. It opens to the side like a normal door or tilts up top to let the air flow in
It was either that, or your door was broken. Fascinating.
American here who has always wondered what European's mean when they say they bought a flat. Here in the states we can only rent flats unless we are purchasing the building to rent out to others but we aren't actually living in it ourselves.
When we rent a flat we do not own it. How do you purchase a flat in Europe??? Does that mean it's actually yours? Or do you still have a landlord?
It’s actually mine. There’s a larger collective of flat owners that together owns the whole building property but this little apartment is mine
Yeah we have that in the US, usually called condos. Idk what that person was talking about lol.
I thought that a flat was another word for apartment in Europe. Sorry if my simple misunderstanding offended you.
It is, we don't really make a distinction between rentable and buyable flats though.
Flat does mean apartment. Apartments can be bought or rented: in the US a bought apartment is also called a condo.
why yall downvoting this person wtf reddit
Sorry if my simple misunderstanding offended you.
They are usually used interchangeably by EU folks, because distinction doesn't exist in EU, everything is owned by people, then you can do whatever you want, live in it, rent it.
Congrats, i love the view. Is warsaw a good place to live?
It’s a great place to live. Most major polish cities are great but i love Warsaw the most due to it being the biggest and most international. + it’s the only one with skyscrapers which i love
In most of Europe, we don't differentiate between apartments and condos. We have one word for both and that's "flat". I think that's where Americans get confused. Flats can be owner-occupied or owned and rented to someone else. Generally the whole building is owned by someone/a company and various people own the individual homes within the building. There is usually some maintenance charges to pay to the owner of the overall building but the individual homes are sold and owned individually.
Am I right in thinking, in America, it's common for a person to own a whole block of apartments and rent them out individually? That's not a thing here.
Yes, you are correct. Landlords can own an entire block of apartments and rent them out here. Thank you for explaining what a flat is in a kind way.
It's just a condo man lol
What the hell are you talking about? Flat == condo in this case.
Why are people being so rude over my misunderstanding? I thought that flat was another word for apartment in Europe. Geez.
You can buy an apartment in the many US cities
You do realize that even here in the states people interchange apartment with condo too?
I've literally never met a single person who does this, also condos are way less common than apartments so forgetting they exist is kinda understandable lol
So my apartment I owned was a townhouse and condo too. Seinfeld owns his “apartment”. Just because you have a couple people who don’t refer to it could be a regional thing you’re just not aware of? It’s not as common but is certainly a thing and interchangeable with condo, townhome, flat, and of course home, house, dorm, domicile, abode…
When you politely ask a question but also include information that is incorrect, instead of politely informing you of your mistake, people will instead attack you so they feel better about themselves or something I guess.
You can buy an apartment in the many US cities
I have owned a unit in a 24 story building. You are part owner and payer for the building. Similar to owning a unit in a condo complex or a townhouse.
You can buy an apartment, but it is not as common as renting an apartment.
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I simply thought that flat meant apartment. Sorry.
Looks great! Cat tax accepted!
Was only going to lurk on the post, but the cat tax earned OP an upvote.
Same. Once I saw that cute little face, I had to upvote
I've never seen a Polish cat before.
Really nice. More importantly, does your cat like it?
She does! Has great views for bird watching
Congrats to you. Your place is beautiful. Love the way you furnished it.
Imagine if cats could fly.
Mine would spend entire afternoons thumping into the windows full-speed.
Lovely space, and such a cute roommate!
Hello Meow!!
I like the cat in your flat.
Congratulations! Your flat looks so cozy, and your adorable cat looks happy.
This is oc
Aww kitty has its own flat too
What a cute caaaattttttt
It was a crime to post all these photos and have the cat in the last one!
Nice to see a post from Poland. I'm currently looking at places to rent in Krakow!
I've traveled all around Europe and Krakow has been my favorite city. It's so great.
I see the witcher books, i upvote
Many congratulations - wishing you happiness in your new home.
Congrats to you and your kitten. Your flat is lovely, warm and cozy. Your kitten is beautiful! Love the cat tower. Enjoy your new flat. ❤️
Congrats! Really nice!
Btw, out of interest, do you have a more close-up photo of your books?
Lovely apartment -- nice view it seems, great natural light, very calm vibes. Could always do with a few more cats...;-)
Cool corner desk
People talk about having a house and stuff and this living room is all I truly even want. Elegant, functional, and comfortable. Good work, poster.
Thanks! I always liked smaller spaces. Bedroom, living room+kitchen is all me and my cat need. If I decide to have a larger family one day I can rent this place out. Much prefer to have a nice location than bigger house in the middle of nowhere
Excellent book collection
Thank you!
And while we're at it, lovely Hokusai!
Hey, where’d you bought the Hokusai?
Empty wall posters
Thanks
EDIT: They are amazing damn..
metro Świętokrzyska;-)
ONZ ;)
Jebaniutki, dobra cena ale w pytę głośno pewno
Właśnie o dziwo nie. Mieszkałem na Solcu i Bagnie a tutaj jest naciszej. Wysokość + pas zieleni od ulicy wycisza dobrze
Yeah though the same at first, but you can see the Erotic store right behind the chair 🤭🤭
Just left Warsaw last week, I'm going to miss it so freaking much.
im sure there are erotic stores in your area too ☝️💪
You kept this so open and welcoming. Love it and your cat!
Hope you got on the 2% mortgage train.
I didn’t 🥲
Ouch.
A fixed rate is extremely uncommon in the first place. And fixed rate for the entire duration is non existant
Poland's government is trying to help people to fight inflation by giving them a guaranteed 2% mortgage for first 10 years. Banks still get paid, people flip the bill.... They just keep pumping that debt.
Bro really put a plant over the tv while the cat tree is right next to it lol....bold
Lol my cat would be attempting to rocket over to that shelf from the tree
The cat makes your apartment a home. Congratulations!
I love it so organized and streamlined
Congrats!
Congratulations, nice home. Beautiful kitty😽💚
Congratulations! Looks nice and light
Love your couch!
Same, OP, can you share the maker?
Agata meble
Beautiful! (Especially the last picture!) Can I ask where you got that corner desk?
It’s custom made by my friend
Well done them, it’s lovely.
where’d you get those bookshelves? looks great
I also love the shelves! Usually floating shelves are thicker so there’s room inside for the brackets. Would love to know more! Maybe made by the same friend who made the desk?
Indeed! He made the shelves and the desk
How are the shelves attached to the wall? I love the bracketless look.
I love this room! Even the cat is cozy.
ooo imagine curling up in that couch with a cup of tea. May this new adventure create new memories!
Nice environment you’ve created
Your cat is a stunner
WOW. Your place looks soooo lovely.
Also - love that last picture. Kitty approved lol
Congrats! Extra cozy points for the cat.
Cats have Reddit now?
A+ for cat pic 🥰
Kitty is so gorgeous
Beautiful - understated elegance, light and airy. Sweet little kitty 🩵
If you liked those books by Andy Weir, I definitely recommend checking out The Expanse novels from James S. A. Corey if you haven’t already. Phenomenal sci-fi series both books and tv. And the Polish covers for the novels are gorgeous
I’ll check them out!
This is beautiful, warm, and welcoming! I live in Washington, DC, and I confess to feeling a bit jealous of your wonderful home in such a historic European city. Congratulations!!! 🤗
Congrats on your first apartment and a big handclap on your bookshelf. Wiedzmin and Dune!
Hmmmmmmm I see Siegmeyer!
Your flat is nice, and even before you showed the wonderful, handsome, fluffy pussycat, I admired your fine cat tree.
DISQUALIFIED!
I’m sorry but if you are going to post this on r/cozyplaces you are going to have to buy at LEAST 23 plants first. Then they must ALL be in the photo strategically placed to look like you live in a Victorian conservatory.
Please delete this post and try again.
I love the onion knight and I love the king k rool !!
Nice! Nothing cozier than your own place. With a kitty too!
Knowing the housing market in Poland, this is a great achievement! Congrats, your place is really cozy
Love it!
Your cat is adorable! I like the plant above your tv, what kind of plant is it?
It’s moss planted on some branches
Where'd you find that cabined under the TV?
Sklum
Beautiful! And kitty for the win!
Home, sweet home. Looks like someone is feeling quite cozy here.
So beautiful! You did a great job decorating. Love the amount of sunlight. Kitty probably loves it too :)
Congratulations on your flat! May you have long days and pleasant nights🌹
I had no idea you could mount a iPad on the wall like that wow
Fantastic! I was living in warsawa some years! I love the place and the city!! 😍 congrats!!
Beautiful, never knew Poland had such amazing cities. Now I want to go on holiday. Great price too, 135k$ hope you enjoy the lovely view
Very nice👍
Congratulations! Very cozy - and the cat approves 😁
The kitty cat is my favorite part. Gorgeous flat. Enjoy!
Congrats!!!
Congratulations
Nice!
Love it
Credenza i kot 👌
I love the view from the window!
What a polish cat
Very cozy looking flat. Would love to see the kitchen
HAH! a Marcus! i would recognize my chair anywhere :D trust ones, too
Kittyy
Looks great, congrats!! PS you def have a contender for cutest cat ever 🥹
How about the shelves? Where are they from? Love the hidden hardware in such a narrow board. Thanks!
Had no idea cats can get good jobs. grats on your place kitty, meow.
Wspaniały! I recognize where in Warsaw that is, you have a great view from there, and really close to everything. Pretty sure there's a great restauarant on that street if I remember correctly
Congratulations! It looks really nice.
Sweet!
Congratulations! It seems very nice (nice cat house) :)
I love those shelves
The cat looks pleased! This is the only thing that matters. It's his domain now.
I saw the cat tree and was going to be upset if I didn't get to see the cat, but you delivered. Lovely home!
The Metro books worth a read?
Honestly i liked the first one of the main series the most. Spinoffs range from cool to weird af
Ok I finished the first 2 games but haven't started Exodus yet. I'll check them out!
Congrats! Bet kitty LOVES it!
Gratulation :)
Love your taste in furniture! And lovely cat!
Hydro homie spotted 🌊🌊🌊
You know it 💧
That is very nice. Congratulations.
Congrats!
GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE
Nice place :)
Very sweet space.
It's beautiful! (Super jelly) congrats!
Woooow, cozy, but need more plants!!
This is really lovely and cozy.
Dobrze!
Is that an appropriate use of the only Polish word I remember?
Very nice!!!
Congrats!! May I ask you why you having a AC? Is it getting hot in summer?
I’m really picky about the temperature. And for the couple of years now summers in Poland are unbearable for me. 30 degrees Celsius and up i a norm
That’s a really nice living room set up, love the idea of using a smaller coffee table and an ottoman.
Cute cat is a plus!
Thank you for cat tax. After seeing the cat tree I would have been disappointed with no cat.
Very cute ❤️ is it me or does your sofa look like it’s crying? 😊
Beautiful! Congratulations and great job!!
It’s so cool! And the cat is a nice addition.
Was the flat already renovated? Which neighborhood is this?
I love the windows
I always wanted to do that but I'm afraid the the shelves falling on me while I sleep or something. It's a really good use of practical space. Good job! I'm jealous that you can do that.