Moving to Hungary from Belgium
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belgium to Hungary? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belgium to Hungary, you would find that Hungary is 38.4% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €67,000 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly HUF15,000,000 in Hungary to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 44.0% less
Groceries
pay 25.0% less
Transportation
pay 26.7% less
Housing
pay 47.2% less
Childcare
pay 64.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.8% 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.
What salary do you need in Hungary?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → HUF15,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Hungary
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Hungary cost about 23% less than cities in Belgium.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Belgium to Hungary.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hungary compared to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belgium generally does better on safety, though Hungary leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
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
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belgium generally does better on environment, though Hungary leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Hungary leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
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 Belgium leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Belgium performs better than Hungary across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016), National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Hungary vs Belgium
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brussels | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
Hungarian Meteorological Service
Can you move from Belgium to Hungary?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting Hungary
Visa Free
Hungary passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Hungary than Belgium?
On average Hungary is about 38% less expensive than Belgium, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Hungary?
Budget about HUF3,750,000 for 3 months in Hungary (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Hungary?
Connectivity is usually fine (Hungary: 37.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hungary offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Hungary safe for expats?
Belgium generally does better on safety, though Hungary leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Hungary is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.
How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Belgium?
Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 35.7 in Belgium. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).
What's the weather like in Hungary compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Hungary?
The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
