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Székesfehérvár, Hungary 🇭🇺
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Nomad Score:
68%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Western European cities, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are lower than Budapest but higher than smaller Hungarian towns; good value for quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce and groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive and well-integrated within the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Moderate prices for cinemas, theaters, and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
76%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
83%
Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet widely available with speeds averaging 100-200 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
61%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces compared to Budapest, but some quality options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
74%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
65%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not a strong digital nomad culture yet.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
42%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads, overshadowed by Budapest.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
88%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed pace of life with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; cleaner than larger cities but some industrial areas nearby.
🧼 Cleanliness
76%
Weight: 10
Generally clean public spaces and streets.
🗨️ Language Barrier
54%
Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is moderately spoken especially among younger people.
💨 Air Quality
71%
Weight: 15
Air quality is acceptable though occasional smog in winter months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is decent; private clinics offer higher standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
84%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
79%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare services with a mix of public and private options.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; some rainy days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
73%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet city with low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
77%
Weight: 20
Rich Hungarian cultural heritage with museums, festivals, and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
59%
Weight: 15
Smaller nightlife scene compared to Budapest; some bars and pubs available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Close to natural parks and countryside for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but informal opportunities to learn Hungarian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available, mostly centered on history.
🎳 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
57%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
71%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers, but limited specialized facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
69%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce and some health-focused restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is convenient for European and some Asian clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
53%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but growing.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but limited in number and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
54%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but not very active compared to Budapest.
💳 Local Payment Services
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local payment apps and card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
58%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; some local exchanges and communities.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
41%
Weight: 30
No major airport; nearest international airport is Budapest, about 1 hour away.
🚇 Public Transit
79%
Weight: 20
Reliable bus network within the city; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
City center is compact and walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
63%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber; local alternatives exist.
🚲 Cycling
67%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and rental options but infrastructure is developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
74%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to Budapest and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Limited electric scooter rentals; some bike rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
86%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
89%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no significant restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
64%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
61%
Weight: 40
Hungary is in the Schengen Area; short stays are easy but long-term visas are more complex.
📊 Tax Friendliness
53%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; not especially favorable for freelancers or digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, though some political pressures exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
71%
Weight: 20
Stable government but some political polarization.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
62%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires paperwork and local address.
📄 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 as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
57%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly but lacks infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
38%
Weight: 25
Very few digital nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
45%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for nomads in Székesfehérvár.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
84%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
76%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some challenges for minorities but generally peaceful.