Hungary
Living in Hungary
Last updated on Apr 06, 2023
Summary: The approximate population of Hungary is 9.7 million people. The largest cities in Hungary are Budapest (1.7 million people), Debrecen (204,000 people), Miskolc (172,000 people), Szeged (163,000 people), and Pécs (161,000 people). Expats love living in Hungary for its rich culture, beautiful architecture, and vibrant nightlife. People describe life in Hungary as relaxed and laid-back, with a strong sense of community. Popular foods in Hungary include goulash, paprikash, and langos. The cons of living in Hungary include the language barrier, the lack of job opportunities, and the high cost of living. The average cost of living for an expat is around $1,500 to $2,000 per month. This includes rent, utilities, food, transportation, and entertainment.
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When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Hungary, they said:
"Stay clear of the public health system (there are good private alternatives). Stay clear of the police. Do not drink and drive. Enjoy the marvelous weather and the fresh produce," wrote a member in Budapest.
"Come with an open mind, there are problems of varying sorts throughout the world. Life is what you make of it, what you demand. We personally find it healthy and quite, much the opposite from where we came from.," commented one expat who made the move to Tarnazsadany.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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