Moving to Hungary from Brazil

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brazil to Hungary? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Brazil to Hungary, you would find that Hungary is 33.0% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$370,000 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly HUF32,100,000 in Hungary to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Budapest averages 60°F vs 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Hungary.

What does your salary buy?

R$370,000 → HUF32,100,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Hungary

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 44.3% more

Groceries

pay 25.4% more

Transportation

pay 9.5% more

Housing

pay 55.5% more

Childcare

pay 1.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 65.32 HUF (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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 27% more than cities in Brazil.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Hungary.

Moved in 2023
226 ↓ 14% vs 2022

people moved from Brazil to Hungary · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Hungary?

Top countries of origin for Hungary's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hungary compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BR
19.3
HU
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
HU
7.4

Hungary performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BR
23.6
HU
34.6

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
HU
4.5t

Brazil performs better than Hungary across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
24.1
HU
37.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
HU
8.1%

Hungary generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
6.0%
HU
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$10,713
HU
$25,907

Hungary generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BR
76.0 yrs
HU
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
12.3
HU
3.1

Hungary generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016–2021), Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil (2016), National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Budapest
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Brasilia Budapest
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Hungary

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Hungary without a visa.
Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Hungary passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.

Data: 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 Brazil?

On average Hungary is around 33% pricier than Brazil, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Hungary?

Budget about HUF8,025,000 for 3 months in Hungary (based on a R$370,000 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?

Hungary performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.3 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 23.6 in Brazil. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What's the weather like in Hungary compared to Brazil?

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR HU
Population 212,812,405 9,514,251
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Portuguese Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +36
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112