🇭🇺 Europe — Schengen
Budapest, Hungary
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Affordable EU city with strong expat community; beautiful architecture
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Budapest climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 77,139 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 352 Mbps | 167 Mbps | 8 ms | 62,544 |
| Mobile | 212 Mbps | 40.5 Mbps | 19 ms | 14,595 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 301.47 HUF, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $914 | HUF 275,513 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,852 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,300 | HUF 994,964 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,834 | HUF 552,819 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $938 | HUF 282,667 |
| 1BR outside center | $711 | HUF 214,468 |
| 3BR city center | $1,790 | HUF 539,600 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,360 | HUF 410,000 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $579 | HUF 174,406 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $421 | HUF 126,872 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $14.91 | HUF 4,495 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $68.00 | HUF 20,500 |
| Fast food combo | $9.95 | HUF 3,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $7.21 | HUF 2,173 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.35 | HUF 708 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $184 | HUF 55,323 |
| Phone plan / mo | $27 | HUF 8,142 |
| Internet / mo | $26 | HUF 7,793 |
| Gym membership / mo | $76 | HUF 22,916 |
| Cinema ticket | $10.28 | HUF 3,100 |
| Preschool / mo | $550 | HUF 165,833 |
| International school / yr | $17,117 | HUF 5,160K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $31,181 | HUF 9,400K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Hungary
Country-level research that applies to living in Budapest — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | White Card — income requirement €3,000/mo (last 6 months) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | No → White Card years don't count toward PR |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate Flat 15% PIT — one of EU's lowest — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Hungary profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo