Yes the area is a little far away from the bars/restaurants in the city center. If you plan on eating/drinking out later than the last metro then it is going to be about a 30 min cab ride home. Probably good to look a little closer to the city, and as Jeremy mentioned above, your not really going to be saving much money by living in the area close to your work.
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