Kecskemét, Hungary 🇭🇺
#1645
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Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Budapest and Western Europe, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are lower than in Budapest but higher than rural Hungary; good value for a smaller city.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce and groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive with good local bus connections; taxis and rideshares are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options compared to larger cities, but prices are low.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships with several local fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Reliable broadband and 4G/5G coverage; average speeds around 80-100 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads rely on cafes or travel to Budapest for better options.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but fewer dedicated digital nomad spots.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
51%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are suitable for work but lack power outlets and comfortable seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
27%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; most prefer Budapest or other European hubs.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Calm city environment supports a good work-life balance with less hustle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; cleaner than larger Hungarian cities.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean streets and public areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is less commonly spoken outside younger generations.
💨 Air Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good with occasional pollution spikes in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
72%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; quiet environment suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
65%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available; more complex care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
67%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is accessible but may have longer wait times; private options exist but cost more.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with cold winters and warm summers; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
74%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; newer accommodations more likely to have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels compared to larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
72%
Weight: 20
Rich Hungarian cultural heritage with local festivals and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more vibrant scenes are found in Budapest.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
76%
Weight: 15
Access to countryside and nature reserves nearby for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Hungarian exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available but limited compared to tourist hubs.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas and museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Traditional Hungarian cuisine is prevalent; some international options available.
🧠 Yoga Studios
47%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; more options in larger cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
69%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of health-conscious restaurants and organic stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
84%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is favorable for working with most European and some US clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
38%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
45%
Weight: 20
Local job market is limited; most remote jobs come from outside Hungary.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; more developed in Budapest.
🏢 Coworking Quality
41%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
39%
Weight: 15
Limited startup activity; Budapest is the main hub.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local and international payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still niche market.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Budapest, about 1.5 hours away; local airport has limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
67%
Weight: 20
Local buses cover the city well; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
73%
Weight: 20
Compact city center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
58%
Weight: 15
Uber is not available; local alternatives like Bolt operate.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and rental options but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to Budapest and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
49%
Weight: 10
Limited electric scooter rentals; bike rentals more common.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
81%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no significant restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
88%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Limited free public WiFi hotspots; mostly available in cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; no special digital nomad visa for Hungary.
📊 Tax Friendliness
52%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; complex bureaucracy for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, though some political pressures exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
68%
Weight: 20
Stable but with some political polarization.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
63%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation and can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate complexity; online options available but paperwork can be slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
Hungary does not currently offer a digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Not a popular or well-developed destination for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few digital nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence or groups focused on Kecskemét.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe for women; standard European norms apply.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some reports of discrimination in rural areas.