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Nyíregyháza, Hungary 🇭🇺

#1886 ,
Nomad Score: 60%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
78% Weight: 150
Nyíregyháza is generally affordable compared to Western European cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75% Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for long-term stays in apartments outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80% Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce and groceries at low prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83% Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient, with affordable monthly passes.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70% Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72% Weight: 10
Gyms offer memberships at moderate prices, with some budget-friendly options.
💱 Currency Stability
85% Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
79% Weight: 100
Average internet speeds around 50-100 Mbps with reliable connections in most areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
41% Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces available; mostly small local hubs rather than international chains.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, but quality and speed can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50% Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically cater to digital nomads; work-friendly environments are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
23% Weight: 100
Nyíregyháza is not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85% Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
77% Weight: 30
Relaxed pace of life with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70% Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality with some industrial areas but generally clean surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
75% Weight: 10
City is relatively clean with regular maintenance of public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
43% Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is not widely spoken outside younger generations.
💨 Air Quality
68% Weight: 15
Generally acceptable air quality, occasional pollution spikes in winter.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
65% Weight: 25
Family-oriented city with schools and parks, but limited international schooling.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
65% Weight: 20
Public healthcare is adequate but not on par with Western Europe; private options available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80% Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
67% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are accessible; private clinics offer better quality.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
52% Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; July is warm but some rain possible.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89% Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
63% Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas, but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55% Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not standard in all buildings, especially older ones.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70% Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72% Weight: 10
Generally quiet city with low noise pollution outside main roads.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
68% Weight: 20
Rich local Hungarian culture with traditional festivals and events.
🌃 Nightlife
47% Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest with a few bars and clubs; not very vibrant.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65% Weight: 15
Access to nearby nature reserves and countryside for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50% Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; some informal opportunities to learn Hungarian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
58% Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences, but not heavily tourist-focused.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55% Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas and museums.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
67% Weight: 25
Traditional Hungarian cuisine is prevalent; international options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
40% Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, mostly small and local.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60% Weight: 15
Basic fitness centers available; no large chains.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55% Weight: 15
Some healthy food options exist but not widespread.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78% Weight: 20
Central European Time is convenient for European and some Asian clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
32% Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40% Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
38% Weight: 15
Emerging but small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
65% Weight: 10
Standard banking and payment services available; some digital payment adoption.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
45% Weight: 15
Growing interest but limited local infrastructure.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
30% Weight: 30
No major airport in Nyíregyháza; nearest international airport is in Debrecen or Budapest, requiring travel.
🚇 Public Transit
68% Weight: 20
Local bus network is reliable but limited in coverage.
🚶 Walkability
60% Weight: 20
City center is walkable; suburban areas less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40% Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt.
🚲 Cycling
55% Weight: 10
Some cycling paths exist but infrastructure is not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
62% Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Hungarian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35% Weight: 10
Limited or no widespread scooter/bike rental services.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80% Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage citywide; 5G availability growing.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85% Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87% Weight: 15
Stable power 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 process straightforward for short stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50% Weight: 30
Tax system is moderate; not especially favorable for freelancers or digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75% Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment, though some political pressures exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
68% Weight: 20
Stable political environment with occasional controversies.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55% Weight: 15
Possible but requires paperwork; non-residents face some challenges.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
58% Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; possible to register small businesses with some effort.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
35% Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20% Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30% Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Nyíregyháza digital nomads.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
78% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70% Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming for women travelers, though some cultural conservatism.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50% Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some challenges for visible minorities.

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