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Most expats love living in Budapest for it's beauty and culture. There's something for everyone in Budapest. Yes, you'll have to deal with lots of bureaucracy, but people are friendly and helpful. Once you get past the red tape, life in Budapest is rewarding.
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Guide to Living in Budapest, Hungary
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guestOct 15, 2014 02:27
"As far as the crazy rents go for non-Hungarians, it is a massive racket, to rip-off non-Hungarians,,," this does not encourage me to make the attempt, even after a wonderful visit to the city. Could more helpful information be found elsewhere?
guestNov 2, 2014 09:28
I agree with icebrenda. I recently visited and truly one of the best vacations ever. That said, Hungary is still crawling out from under the soviet occupation and there is no telling how long that will take. Great place to visit though and extremely easy to get around there.
Liberty Bridge in Budapest
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Guide to Living in Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Budapest
Hungary Forum
Meet other people living in Budapest.
Healthcare in Budapest, Hungary
Expats and global nomads in Budapest share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Hungary, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.
Moving to Budapest, Hungary
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Budapest: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Pros and Cons of Living in Budapest, Hungary
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Budapest, Hungary.
Homes for Sale & Apartments for Rent in Budapest
Real estate listings in Budapest. Plus, advice about renting and buying real estate in Budapest
Expats Talk about Living in Budapest
Expats share their experiences living in Budapest, Hungary and offer advice about meeting people, schools and more.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Budapest.
Living Abroad: Digital Nomads in Budapest, Hungary
Expats and Digital Nomads say Budapest has "a richness of stimuli of every sort" and is a "city both gorgeous and ALIVE." It's no wonder why it's become such a popular location for digital nomads.
Expat Report: Moving to Budapest
An expat in Budapest talks about the cost of apartments, best neighborhoods for expats, what to bring when you move to Hungary and what to leave behind.
Expat Report: Living in Budapest
An American expat provides some insight into what it takes to live in Budapest, Hungary.
12 Tips for Living in Budapest, Hungary
An expat talks about what it's like living in Budapest including best international schools, Buda vs. Pest, healthcare in Budapest and much more.
Expat Report: Retiring in Budapest
A woman, who was born in Hungary and moved to the US when the communist regime was in power, decided to return to Hungary for retirement. She cashed in her 401K, bought a downtown apartment -- she is thrilled to be living mortgage free.
Expat Report: Culture Shock in Budapest
An expat in Budapest enjoys the lower cost of living, but the bureaucracy and local laws frustrated. Her biggest shock was that the US Embassy didn't really care about expats.
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