Retire in Hungary
Last updated on May 10, 2023
Summary: Retirees are attracted to Hungary for its low cost of living, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty. Hungary also offers a variety of activities and attractions for retirees, such as thermal baths, spas, and outdoor activities. The weather in Hungary is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from an average of 32°F in January to an average of 73°F in July.
What is it like to retire in Hungary?
"Yes there is an active expat community in Hungary. The foreigners living in Hungary is growing by the year because some people are here for work but then stay much longer until they retire because they like the living circumstances in Hungary.In re," remarked one retiree in Budapest.
"It is a great city, culturally, recreation and schools. However as other major cities the air is not so clean all the time. Many events are held and traffic is shut down. Public trans while not cheap it is a fair deal and monthly passes or higher is the way to go," said a retiree who moved to Budapest, Hungary.
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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.
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