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Living in Hungary
Budapest · EUROPE · Hungarian
Cost of living
$690
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$750
city center
Safety
8/10
GPI 2024
Internet
100 Mbps
avg speed
Budapest is one of Europe's most beautiful cities with a flat 15% tax rate and lower costs than Western European capitals.
✓Pros
- ✓ Flat 15% income tax
- ✓ Beautiful Budapest
- ✓ Central Europe location
- ✓ EU access
- ✓ Lower cost than W. Europe
- ✓ Strong expat scene in Budapest
✗Cons
- ✗ Cold winters
- ✗ Language very difficult
- ✗ Air quality in winter
- ✗ Political environment
Details
Climatecontinental
EnglishMedium
CurrencyHUF (Hungarian Forint)
Tax rate15%
Beach✗
Mountains✗
Visa Options
Schengen 90-dayResidence PermitDigital Nomad Card (White Card)
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dUA: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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