Explore Budapest
Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Budapest, Hungary.
Budapest at a glance
- Country: Hungary
- Typical monthly budget: $1,700
- Safety score: 66
- Average internet speed: 337 Mbps
- Café meal: $8
- English proficiency: Moderate
- Time zone: Europe/Budapest
- Air quality index: 59
- Months to avoid: Jul, Aug — Hot, humid, and busy — peak tourist crowds in the summer heat.
- Good for: City Life, Nightlife, Architecture
Visa options for Budapest
- Schengen Short-Stay (Type C): 90 days / 180 · $0 official information
- White Card (Digital Nomad Visa): 1 year (renewable +1 yr) · $120 official information
Monthly accommodation prices in Budapest by neighbourhood
- Jewish Quarter (VII): 1-bed $900/mo, co-living $600/mo, guest house $1,440/mo, hotel $1,950/mo, hostel $360/mo, house/villa $2,700/mo
- District V (Belváros): 1-bed $1,300/mo, co-living $600/mo, guest house $1,440/mo, hotel $1,950/mo, hostel $360/mo, house/villa $2,700/mo
- District XIII: 1-bed $915/mo, co-living $600/mo, guest house $1,440/mo, hotel $1,950/mo, hostel $360/mo, house/villa $2,700/mo
Food and coffee prices in Budapest
- Local meal: $14.07
- Mid-range meal: $34.38
- Artisan coffee: $3.54
- Oat milk latte: $4.25
- Smoothie bowl: $13.53
- Fresh juice: $2.25
- Local beer: $1.33
- Water (0.75 L): $0.41