Kecskemét, Hungary 🇭🇺
#1645
46.907388, 19.69172
Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Overall cost of living is low compared to Western Europe, making it attractive for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, with many rentals under €400 per month.
🍎 Food & Groceries
72%
Weight: 40
Groceries are reasonably priced, and local markets offer fresh produce at low costs.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive, with monthly passes costing around €30.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available at reasonable prices, but fewer high-end venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships, typically around €25 per month.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint has shown moderate stability, but fluctuations can occur.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
75%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds, with many areas offering good connectivity.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
60%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but growing in popularity.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
82%
Weight: 30
Many cafes provide free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
70%
Weight: 30
Several cafes cater to remote workers, though not as many as in larger cities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Still emerging as a digital nomad destination, with a small but growing community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a slower pace of life compared to larger cities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Green spaces are available, contributing to a pleasant living environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
Generally clean city, though some areas may require more attention.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is spoken in tourist areas but less so elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable, though pollution can be an issue in winter.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are generally good, with well-trained professionals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards, making it accessible.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
50%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and hot summers; seasonal variety but can be harsh in winter.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas, though not as extensive as in larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in newer buildings, but older ones may lack it.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, which can be appealing to some.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with museums and festivals, but less vibrant than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Nightlife exists but is quieter compared to Budapest; fewer options available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Access to nearby nature and parks, suitable for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning Hungarian compared to larger cities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but fewer than in more tourist-heavy areas.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; more focused on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is good, but international options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not as many as in larger cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Decent fitness facilities, though options may be limited in smaller neighborhoods.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Growing trend for healthy food, but still limited compared to larger cities.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is favorable for working with both the US and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
50%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities compared to larger cities; growing slowly.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
45%
Weight: 20
Fewer remote job opportunities available; more common in Budapest.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Emerging freelance ecosystem, but still developing compared to larger cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
55%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces varies; some good options but limited overall.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
45%
Weight: 15
Startup scene is nascent, with few resources compared to Budapest.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Local payment services are available, though less diverse than in larger cities.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto compared to larger tech hubs.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate airport connectivity; nearest major airport is in Budapest.
🚇 Public Transit
75%
Weight: 20
Public transit is reliable and covers most areas of the city.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
City is walkable, though some areas are more pedestrian-friendly than others.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available; traditional taxis are more common.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, but infrastructure is not as developed as in larger cities.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good intercity travel options available, with trains and buses connecting to Budapest.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options for scooters and bikes compared to larger cities.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
VPN services are reliable and widely used.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Power grid is generally reliable, with few outages reported.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are manageable, but can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate, with some incentives for businesses.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech exists, but there are some restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment, though some tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic, but possible with proper documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be complex and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa; general visa options available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Emerging as a nomad-friendly city, but still developing infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
45%
Weight: 25
Limited events and meetups for nomads; growing slowly.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
50%
Weight: 20
Some online communities exist, but not as active as in larger cities.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Generally female-friendly, with a supportive community.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate levels of racial tolerance; some issues reported.