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Kecskemét, Hungary 🇭🇺
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Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Lower than Budapest and other major European cities, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate, cheaper than capital city but rising due to increased demand.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce and groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive; city is compact, reducing transport expenses.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are reasonably priced compared to larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable but subject to EU economic influences.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Good broadband and 4G/5G coverage; fiber-optic available in many areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist; limited options compared to bigger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but not all are digital nomad friendly.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
38%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed pace of life with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; generally clean environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
City is reasonably clean with regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is spoken by younger population but limited overall.
💨 Air Quality
71%
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
Decent healthcare facilities but not as advanced as in Budapest.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with some language barriers for foreigners.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
62%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
67%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas but fewer than larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; more common in newer accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels; peaceful residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich Hungarian cultural heritage with local festivals and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more subdued compared to Budapest.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions and countryside accessible for day trips.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Some language schools available but limited compared to larger cities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Modest selection of local tours and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Traditional Hungarian cuisine widely available; some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; growing interest but limited supply.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
62%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of organic and health-conscious food choices.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone favorable for working with Europe and some overlap with Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from outside Hungary.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not well established.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Existing coworking spaces are basic and limited in number.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
45%
Weight: 15
Small but growing startup ecosystem, mostly centered in Budapest.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local and international payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; not a major hub for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
No major airport in Kecskemét; nearest international airport is Budapest, about 1.5 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Local bus services available but limited compared to larger cities.
🚶 Walkability
72%
Weight: 20
City center is compact and walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber or similar services; taxis are common.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to Budapest and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of electric scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Hungary is in the Schengen Area; visa requirements depend on nationality.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some complexity for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment but some political pressures exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Stable government but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Possible but can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward but involves paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Hungary.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Very few digital nomad events or meetups in the city.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Kecskemét.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
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; some challenges for minorities reported.