Eger, Hungary 🇭🇺
#811
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Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Eger is generally affordable compared to Western European cities, with moderate prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for smaller apartments; less expensive than Budapest.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce and groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient within the city; taxis are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Cinema, bars, and cultural events are reasonably priced but limited in variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym fees are affordable, with several local gyms available.
💱 Currency Stability
76%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is moderately stable but can be volatile compared to Euro.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 50-100 Mbps; reliable but not top-tier.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; few options mostly in central areas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Eger is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low international nomad presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; generally clean air and environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
71%
Weight: 10
City is reasonably clean with regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is dominant; English is spoken by younger people but limited overall.
💨 Air Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality with occasional pollution spikes.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; quiet environment suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
68%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is adequate; private clinics offer better service.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
74%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with some language barriers in public facilities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
67%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning in older buildings; more common in newer places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
72%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels outside city center; peaceful overall.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with festivals and museums.
🌃 Nightlife
51%
Weight: 15
Modest nightlife scene; mostly bars and small clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Nearby hills and wine regions offer good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English-speaking community.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Wine tours and historical tours are popular local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
58%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; some cinemas and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
74%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Hungarian cuisine with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-conscious food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
85%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is favorable for European clients and manageable for US.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
38%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Limited startup activity compared to Budapest.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Standard banking and payment services available; cash still common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Budapest, about 1.5-2 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
68%
Weight: 20
Local buses cover the city; no metro or tram system.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Compact city center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber or Bolt; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes but cycling infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to Budapest and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage citywide; 5G expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Hungary is in Schengen zone; 90-day visa-free for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; complex for freelancers without local residency.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some political pressures exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Stable but with some political polarization.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Requires local address and documentation; moderate bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Process is straightforward but can be slow for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Eger.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
82%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe for women; cultural norms are traditional but respectful.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; occasional issues reported.