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BudapestHungary

Last verified 2026-08-04medium confidenceΒ· HUF

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Cost breakdown

Rent β€” central 1BR$800
Coworking hot desk$160
Groceries$290
Utilities$140
Mobile data$18
Transport$30
Gym$45
Rent β€” outskirts 1BR *$550
Coliving room *$650
Meal out (per meal) *$11
Monthly total β€” mid-range$1,650

* Reference only β€” alternatives to central rent, or a per-meal price. Verified 2026-08-04.

Scores

Internet200 Mbps
Safety4.5
Nomad community4.0
Walkability4.5
English3.5
Weather3.5

Visa

Visa-free tourist days
90 days
No standard extension
Rule
Schengen 90/180

Rolling window. Max 90 days in any trailing 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area combined. Entry day and exit day both count. Leaving to a non-Schengen country does not reset it.

Schengen area β€” these days share one rolling 90/180 allowance with every other Schengen country. Open the tracker

Nomad visa
White Card
Income requirement$3,500/mo
Duration12 months
RenewableYes
Path to residencyNo

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Tax

Residency trigger
183 days
in the tax year
Tax year
Jan–Dec
Calendar year

Flat 15% personal income tax. White Card holders are generally not permitted to work for Hungarian companies.

The honest note

Cheapest EU capital with genuinely good infrastructure. Schengen clock applies.

Informational only. Not legal or tax advice. Verify with the relevant authority before travelling.