General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
| Currency | Hungarian Forint |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.4% |
| Gdp | $182.28 billion |
| Size | 93,030 km² |
| Population | 9,769,526 |
| Population density | 105/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.53 |
| City population | 73.2% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 1∘C |
| Summer | 23∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Hungarian |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 23.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 20% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 45 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Wizz Air |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 27% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 100.03/MBits |
| Tld | .hu |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 83.5% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | eMAG |
| Supermarket | Tesco |
| Pharmacy | BENU |
| Drugstore | Rossmann |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 4:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Goulash | A hearty beef stew seasoned with paprika and other spices | $10-15 |
| Paprikash | A chicken or veal stew cooked in a paprika sauce | $12-16 |
| Lángos | A deep-fried flatbread topped with sour cream, cheese, or other toppings | $5-8 |
| Kürtőskalács | A sweet pastry made from dough wrapped around a rotating spit and cooked over an open fire | $4-6 |
| Dobos Torta | A multi-layered cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel frosting | $6-8 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pálinka | A traditional Hungarian fruit brandy, typically made from apricots, plums, or pears | $5-$10 |
| Unicum | A bitter herbal liqueur, similar to Italian amaro | $6-$12 |
| Tokaji Aszú | A sweet white wine made from grapes affected by noble rot | $20-$50 |
| Egri Bikavér | A full-bodied red wine made from a blend of grapes | $15-$25 |
| Soproni Kékfrankos | A light-bodied red wine made from the Kékfrankos grape | $10-$15 |
| Szilvapálinka | A plum brandy, typically enjoyed as a digestif | $5-$10 |
| Körtepálinka | A pear brandy, typically enjoyed as an aperitif | $5-$10 |
| Barackpálinka | An apricot brandy, typically enjoyed as a digestif | $5-$10 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paprika | A spice made from dried red peppers | €5-10 |
| Tokaji wine | A sweet white wine from the Tokaj region | €10-50 |
| Herend porcelain | A type of fine porcelain | €50-100 |
| Matyó embroidery | A type of traditional Hungarian embroidery | €20-50 |
| Puszta horse | A type of small, sturdy horse | €500-1000 |
| Rubik’s Cube | A puzzle invented by Ernő Rubik | €10-20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | The day when the Three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus |
| National Day | March 15 | The day when the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 began |
| Easter Sunday | March/April | The day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead |
| Easter Monday | March/April | The day after Easter Sunday |
| Labor Day | May 1 | The day when workers are celebrated |
| Pentecost | May/June | The day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles |
| Corpus Christi | May/June | The day when the body and blood of Christ are celebrated |
| Saint Stephen’s Day | August 20 | The day when the first king of Hungary, Saint Stephen, was crowned |
| Republic Day | October 23 | The day when Hungary became a republic in 1989 |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | The day when all the saints are celebrated |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The day when Jesus Christ was born |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | The day after Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Blikk |
| Online news | Index.hu |
| Tv | RTL Klub |
| Radio | Kossuth Rádió |