Living in Hungary
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Budapest
Currency
HUF
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Hungary.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Hungary
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Hungary
Monthly costs
Budapest
Rent (center)
750 USD/mo
Groceries
280 USD/mo
Transport
30 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,190 USD/mo
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Work permits
Hungary offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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White Card (Digital Nomad Visa)
Duration: 1 year, renewable once
Non-EU remote workers with income from foreign employers/clients
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 4 years
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a recognized degree and job offer
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Single Permit (Work and Residence)
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a Hungarian employer
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
15% – 15%
Social Security (Employee)
0.185%
Flat 15% — lowest in EU. VAT 27% — highest in EU. Digital Nomad White Card available.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Hungary. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Hungary eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
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