Hungary

Pecs

#3 Top 5 cities

A pleasant university city with a relaxed feel and good quality of life, though with a smaller job market.

Country overview

Population

156Β 649

Year-round temperatures

Day: 4°C aΕΎ 30°C

Night: -1°C aΕΎ 18°C

Climate

A somewhat milder southern climate with warm summers and a less harsh winter.

Distance to the sea

290 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

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

8/10

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 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Students
  • Digital nomads
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±Poles
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment