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Liberty Bridge in Budapest
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Last updated on Feb 11, 2022
Summary: With a population of approximately 1.7 million, Budapest is a thriving, diverse city where locals love to socialize, lunch is more important than dinner and the cost of living is relatively low. Some admit it's not easy to meet Hungarians, but once you are invited over by a co-worker or neighbor, you'll quickly be treated like part of the family.
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