Szeged, Hungary 🇭🇺
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Nomad Score:
68%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Szeged is quite affordable compared to Western European cities, with lower prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for long-term stays; options include apartments and shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce and groceries at affordable prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient, with monthly passes available at low cost.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options like cinemas, theaters, and events are affordable but somewhat limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
79%
Weight: 10
Gyms and fitness centers offer memberships at reasonable prices.
💱 Currency Stability
76%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is moderately stable but subject to some fluctuations against major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet is widely available with reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
64%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than in larger Hungarian cities like Budapest.
☕ 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
43%
Weight: 100
Szeged is not yet a popular destination for digital nomads compared to bigger cities.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Relaxed pace of life with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment with low industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
77%
Weight: 10
City is clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
52%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is the main language; English is spoken by younger people but limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
74%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good with occasional pollution spikes in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
73%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is decent; private clinics offer higher standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
81%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
77%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare infrastructure with access to both public and private options.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
61%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; moderate sunshine overall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
76%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet with occasional noise in busy areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, museums, and theaters.
🌃 Nightlife
62%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest with bars and pubs but limited club scene.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Nearby rivers and countryside offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but informal opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available, though less tourist-focused.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Museums, cinemas, and cultural centers provide indoor entertainment.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
73%
Weight: 25
Good variety of traditional Hungarian cuisine and some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
64%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Gyms and sports centers are accessible and affordable.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-conscious food choices.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is convenient for European and some US clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Limited but growing community of entrepreneurs and freelancers.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
53%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is emerging but not yet mature.
🏢 Coworking Quality
62%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces offer basic amenities but fewer premium options.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
51%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is small compared to Budapest but slowly developing.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local payment methods and banking apps.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
58%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption but not widespread.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
47%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Budapest, about 2.5 hours away; local airport has limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
79%
Weight: 20
Efficient bus and tram network within the city.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
City center is compact and walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Uber is not available; local alternatives exist but limited.
🚲 Cycling
68%
Weight: 10
Growing cycling infrastructure but still developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
71%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Hungarian cities and neighboring countries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of electric scooter rentals; bike rentals more common.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
84%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
86%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
88%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
63%
Weight: 40
Hungary follows Schengen visa rules; moderate ease for short stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
54%
Weight: 30
Tax system is average; freelancers face moderate tax burdens.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
68%
Weight: 20
Stable but with occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires paperwork and local address.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward but bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
Hungary does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
57%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks specific infrastructure for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
42%
Weight: 25
Few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
50%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for Szeged digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
83%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
74%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some challenges for minorities.