Hungary

Budapest

#1 Top 5 cities

The strongest expat market in the country, with the best jobs, services, and international environment, though at higher costs than the rest of Hungary.

Country overview

Population

1 741 041

Year-round temperatures

Day: 3°C až 29°C

Night: -2°C až 18°C

Climate

A Central European climate with warm summers, colder winters, and fairly balanced spring and autumn seasons.

Distance to the sea

470 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

7/10

The city is generally safe by regional standards. Petty theft, vehicle break-ins, and routine caution around stations, nightlife, and crowded areas remain the main everyday concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Major disasters are uncommon and response capacity is strong, but river or flash flooding, heatwaves, drought, intense rain, and severe storms remain realistic sources of disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Students
  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇮🇹Italians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise