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Székesfehérvár, Hungary 🇭🇺
#1887 ,

Nomad Score: 64%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
71% Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Budapest, with lower prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68% Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable but slightly higher than smaller Hungarian towns.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75% Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce and groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80% Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient within the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65% Weight: 15
Moderate prices for cinemas, theaters, and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72% Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
87% Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
79% Weight: 100
Reliable broadband with average speeds around 100 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54% Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to Budapest but a few modern options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
58% Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads but not widespread.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32% Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85% Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76% Weight: 30
Good balance with a slower pace than larger cities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
74% Weight: 15
Generally clean with moderate pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
78% Weight: 10
Public spaces and streets are well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45% Weight: 30
Hungarian is dominant; English is spoken by younger people but limited overall.
💨 Air Quality
70% Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good with occasional pollution spikes.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 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
75% Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with a mix of public and private options.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
62% Weight: 80
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90% Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70% Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50% Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread in older buildings; more common in newer ones.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75% Weight: 10
Four distinct seasons with noticeable changes in weather.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72% Weight: 10
Generally quiet with occasional noise in central areas.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
78% Weight: 20
Rich Hungarian history and cultural heritage with local festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
55% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options compared to Budapest; mostly bars and pubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
72% Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions and hiking areas accessible.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60% Weight: 10
Some language schools and informal opportunities to learn Hungarian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68% Weight: 10
Local tours available focusing on history and wine regions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
60% Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, and cinemas provide indoor entertainment.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
73% Weight: 25
Traditional Hungarian cuisine with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55% Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; not a major wellness hub.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
68% Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65% Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-conscious food.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80% Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is favorable for European and some US clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
48% 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
47% Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not very visible.
🏢 Coworking Quality
55% Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but limited in number and amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
49% Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is emerging but not very active locally.
💳 Local Payment Services
70% Weight: 10
Good availability of local and international payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52% Weight: 15
Moderate interest; no major hubs or events.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
50% Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Budapest, about 1 hour away.
🚇 Public Transit
75% Weight: 20
Reliable bus and local transport network within the city.
🚶 Walkability
78% Weight: 20
City center is compact and walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60% Weight: 15
Uber is not available; local alternatives exist but limited.
🚲 Cycling
65% Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and rental options but infrastructure is developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70% Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to Budapest and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55% Weight: 10
Limited scooter rentals; bike rentals more common but not widespread.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
82% Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85% Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87% Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
65% Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public areas but not widespread.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
60% Weight: 40
Hungary is in the Schengen Area; visa rules apply accordingly.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55% Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some bureaucracy involved for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78% Weight: 15
Generally free with some political pressures noted.
🏛️ Political Stability
65% Weight: 20
Stable but with occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
62% Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation and time.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60% Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; processes are improving.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
40% Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35% Weight: 25
Few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40% Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in the city.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
79% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70% Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55% Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some reports of discrimination.

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