Pécs, Hungary 🇭🇺
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Nomad Score:
67%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Pécs offers a relatively low cost of living compared to Western Europe, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate, with many affordable apartments available near the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets provide fresh produce and groceries at reasonable prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
81%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive, with affordable monthly passes and good coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable, including cinemas, theaters, and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced, with several fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
76%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable, though subject to some volatility compared to Eurozone currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
83%
Weight: 100
Good broadband infrastructure with average speeds around 100 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
64%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but options are limited compared to larger Hungarian cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
71%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads but the scene is still developing.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Pécs is not yet a well-known destination among digital nomads, leading to fewer community events.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
77%
Weight: 15
Generally good air and environmental quality with green surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
73%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean, though some older districts show wear.
🗨️ Language Barrier
52%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is spoken by younger people but limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good with low pollution levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Family-friendly amenities exist but limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
69%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are decent but not as advanced as in Western Europe.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
82%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western Europe, making it affordable.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is accessible; private options available but limited.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; some rainy days in spring and autumn.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city and nearby nature.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread in older buildings; more common in newer accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Low to moderate noise levels, especially outside the city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with museums, galleries, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
61%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest with some bars and clubs, but quieter than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
80%
Weight: 15
Close to natural parks and hiking areas, good for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but informal opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
72%
Weight: 10
Several local tours and cultural experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Museums, theaters, and cinemas provide indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
76%
Weight: 25
Good variety of traditional Hungarian and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
58%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, but growing interest.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
67%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers, though not extensive.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce and some health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
85%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is convenient for European and some US clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
48%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
50%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but growing.
🏢 Coworking Quality
62%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but limited in number and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
53%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is emerging but not very active.
💳 Local Payment Services
71%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local payment options and mobile banking.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but limited infrastructure for crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
57%
Weight: 30
Pécs has a small regional airport with limited flights; nearest major airport is in Budapest.
🚇 Public Transit
74%
Weight: 20
Reliable bus network within the city; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Compact city center is very walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Bolt operate but less prevalent than in larger cities.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Hungarian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong mobile network coverage with 4G and growing 5G availability.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
83%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Hungary is in the Schengen Area; visa rules are standard but no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Tax system is moderate; freelancers face some bureaucracy.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, though some political pressures exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
67%
Weight: 20
Stable but with some political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
62%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts is possible but requires paperwork and residency proof.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; process can be slow for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Hungary.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Emerging but still limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
40%
Weight: 25
Few organized events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
50%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Pécs.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming for women, though some cultural conservatism exists.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some challenges for minorities but generally peaceful.