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Veszprém, Hungary 🇭🇺
#810 ,

Nomad Score: 64%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
78% Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Western Europe, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72% Weight: 80
Rental prices are affordable, especially for long-term stays, though limited high-end options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79% Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer good prices; dining out is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
81% Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient within the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70% Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, though nightlife is limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75% Weight: 10
Gyms are reasonably priced, with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
84% Weight: 30
Hungarian Forint is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
76% Weight: 100
Good broadband speeds with fiber available in central areas; mobile internet is reliable.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
53% Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; some options exist but not abundant.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
67% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
59% Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; quiet spots are available.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
34% Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
86% Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78% Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
75% Weight: 10
City is well-maintained and clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42% Weight: 30
Hungarian is the primary language; English is spoken by younger people but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
79% Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and green surroundings.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
70% Weight: 25
Good for families with parks and schools, though limited international schools.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
71% Weight: 20
Decent healthcare facilities, though not as advanced as in major Western European cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
83% Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
74% Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with some private options preferred by expats.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
61% Weight: 80
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87% Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
76% Weight: 10
Several parks and natural areas within and around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
54% Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; some modern accommodations have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
73% Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
79% Weight: 10
Low noise pollution; quiet residential areas.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
79% Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with festivals and museums.
🌃 Nightlife
48% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more subdued compared to bigger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
77% Weight: 15
Close to Lake Balaton and hills, offering good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
62% Weight: 10
Some language schools and informal opportunities to learn Hungarian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70% Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55% Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; cinemas and cultural centers available.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
74% Weight: 25
Traditional Hungarian cuisine with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
58% Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; options exist but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
69% Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65% Weight: 15
Growing availability of organic and health-conscious food stores.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80% Weight: 20
Central European Time is favorable for working with most European and some American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
37% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40% Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but slowly growing.
🏢 Coworking Quality
51% Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic but functional.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
43% Weight: 15
Limited startup activity compared to Budapest or other hubs.
💳 Local Payment Services
70% Weight: 10
Good availability of local and international payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52% Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; some local crypto communities.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
39% Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Budapest (~1 hour away); limited direct flights from Veszprém.
🚇 Public Transit
74% Weight: 20
Reliable local bus services; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
78% Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60% Weight: 15
Uber is not available; local taxi apps and services exist.
🚲 Cycling
65% Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and rental options; terrain is hilly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
71% Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to Budapest and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
53% Weight: 10
Limited e-scooter availability; bike rentals more common.

📡 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 known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87% Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
59% Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public areas.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
64% Weight: 40
Hungary is in the Schengen Area; visa rules are standard for EU.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50% Weight: 30
Tax system is moderate; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
79% Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some political tensions.
🏛️ Political Stability
68% Weight: 20
Stable but with occasional political controversies.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
61% Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation and can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
63% Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; possible to register small businesses as a foreigner.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
47% Weight: 50
Not a major nomad hub but offers a quiet and affordable environment.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
32% Weight: 25
Few to no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35% Weight: 20
Limited online presence or forums for nomads in Veszprém.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
83% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75% Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
51% Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some reports of discrimination but generally peaceful.

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