Essentials
- SIM Card
- Telekom, Yettel, Vodafone (Approx. 5,000 HUF for 10GB)
- Banking for Expats
- OTP Bank, Raiffeisen, Revolut (widely used)
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Ingatlan.com (long-term), Booking.com
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards accepted in 95% of establishments
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (Avg. 18,000 - 25,000 HUF/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Famulus Kollégium or various pensions like Amade László Panzio (12,000 HUF/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Belváros (Old Town/City Center)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Nádorváros or Révfalu (quiet, residential, near the university)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- City
- Győr, Győr-Moson-Sopron County, Hungary
- Population
- 132,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps (Fixed), 45 Mbps (Mobile)
- Currency & Banking
- Hungarian Forint (HUF). 1 EUR ≈ 395 HUF, 1 USD ≈ 365 HUF
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and of high quality
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- GARDEN Coworking (Király utca 12) - approx. 4,000 HUF/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Kávévilág (Teleki László u. 21) - excellent Wi-Fi and quiet corners
- Networking Events
- Győr-Moson-Sopron County Chamber of Commerce (IKT events)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Gyôr Facebook Group; weekly meetups at Shadow Pub
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (primary) or local Duna Taxi (+36 96 444 444)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- GyőrBike (Public bike sharing) - 500 HUF registration + usage fees
- Best Beach Nearby
- Aranypart II (River beach on the Moson-Danube)
- Top Regional Airline
- Wizz Air (operating from Budapest/Vienna)
- Top International Airline
- Austrian Airlines (via Vienna Airport, 1 hour away)
- Highway Access
- M1 Highway (connecting Budapest and Vienna)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Győr Railway Station (Révai Miklós utca)
- Public Transport Passes
- Local monthly pass: 7,000 HUF; Day pass: 1,500 HUF
- Regional Travel
- MÁV-Start (Trains) and Volánbusz (Regional buses)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Petz Aladár Megyei Oktató Kórház (Vasvári Pál u. 2)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Aura Yoga Studio (Jókai utca 12)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Cutler Gym Győr (Budai út 1) - approx. 15,000 HUF/month
- Laundry Services
- Self-service laundry: Bubbles Győr (Fehérvári út 3)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt, Foodora
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Halászlé (Fisherman's Soup) at Matróz Csárda
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Vital Café & Bistro (Hunyadi utca 14)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Bécsi Kávéház (Arany János u. 18)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Vásárcsarnok (Market Hall, Szent István út)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Emag.hu, Alza.hu, Kifli.hu
- Grocery Delivery
- Kifli.hu, Tesco Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Kazinczy utca and Széchenyi tér
- Local Brewery
- Vaskakas Sörfőzde (Craft brewery taproom)
- Wine Bars
- Borbarátok Háza (Üstökös u. 1)
- Street Food Stalls
- Lángos Józsi (near the Market Hall) - 800-1,200 HUF
- Popular International Cuisine
- D'Alíz Pizza & Caffe (Italian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Püspökvár (Bishop's Castle), Basilica of Győr
- Museums & Art Venues
- Esterházy Palace (Rómer Flóris Art and Historical Museum)
- Historical Sites
- Bécsi kapu tér (Vienna Gate Square)
- Religious Sites
- Benedictine Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
- Annual Events
- Győr Summer Cultural Festival (June-July)
- Cultural Districts
- Belváros (Historic Center)
- Theater Venues
- Győri Nemzeti Színház (National Theater of Győr)
- Local Markets
- Tarcsay Vilmos úti Piac (Wednesday/Saturday)
- Music Scene
- Rómer Ház (Alternative and indie terrace)
- Street Art
- Murals near the University (SZE) campus
- Cooking Classes
- Cook 4 You (Gárdonyi Géza u. 10)
- Art Galleries
- Városi Művészeti Múzeum
- Historic Buildings
- Városháza (Town Hall - Neo-baroque)
- Local Heritage
- Iron Rooster (Vaskakas) legend symbols throughout the city
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Pannonhalma Archabbey & Arboretum (20 min drive)
- National Parks Nearby
- Fertő-Hanság National Park (45 min drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Moson-Danube riverbank trail (Győr to Püspökerdő)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Káptalandomb (Chapter Hill) overlooking the river confluence
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated pits in Püspökerdő
- Birdwatching Locations
- Püspökerdő forest park
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Foxpost (Automated lockers), MPL, GLS
- Tech Repair Services
- PC Doki Győr (Munkácsy Mihály u. 4)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Püspökerdő outdoor tables (Free)
- Language Classes
- Szent László Nyelviskola (Király u. 5)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Dr. Kovács Pál Könyvtár (Herman Ottó u. 22)
- Community Centers
- Generációk Háza
- Gaming Lounges
- BarCraft Győr (Szent István út 14-16)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Win Győr (Budai út 1)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 850,000 HUF per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 34,000,000 HUF)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 650,000 HUF per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 26,000,000 HUF)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 800,000 HUF per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 48,000,000 HUF)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 600,000 HUF per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 36,000,000 HUF)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 750,000 HUF per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 60,000,000 HUF)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 550,000 HUF per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 44,000,000 HUF)
- Corporate Tax
- 9% (Lowest in EU)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (Standard personal income tax)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; Flat Personal Income Tax
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 15% (Flat rate)
- VAT
- 27% (High, but some items at 5% or 18%)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, in line with EU ATAD directives
- Property Tax
- Varies by municipality; usually minor local building tax
- Property Transaction Tax
- 4% (Transfer tax/Ilaték)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- White Card (Residence permit) for digital nomads; 15% flat tax if tax resident