Moving to Hungary from Austria
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Austria to Hungary — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Austria to Hungary, you would find that Hungary is 41.3% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,850 salary in Austria would need to be roughly HUF14,189,971 in Hungary to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian. How your spending power changes when you relocate from Austria to Hungary. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → HUF14,189,971 To maintain the same standard of living in Hungary The biggest cost differences at a glance Restaurants pay 50.1% less Groceries pay 42.3% less Transportation pay 28.4% less Housing pay 53.9% less Childcare pay 49.9% less Entertainment and Sports pay 33.8% less Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. Real numbers on people moving from Austria to Hungary, and how the trend has changed. How Austria and Hungary stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Austria performs better than Hungary across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Austria generally does better on environment, though Hungary leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Hungary leads in broadband per 100 people. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Hungary generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Austria performs better than Hungary across all family life metrics. Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Hungary. To live, work, or study long-term in Hungary, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hungary's immigration authority. Austria passport holder visiting Hungary Hungary passport holder visiting Austria Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Generally yes: Hungary runs about 39% cheaper than Austria on average, though it depends heavily on the city. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,850 comparable salary, that's around HUF3,547,493 in Hungary for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. With 35.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hungary can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Austria and Hungary. Austria performs better than Hungary across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria. Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85). The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in. The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Austria, the official language is German. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Vienna Budapest Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) View all months
Month Vienna Budapest Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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