Moving to Hungary from Czech Republic
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Czech Republic to Hungary — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Hungary, you would find that Hungary is 12.6% cheaper than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,600,000 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly HUF20,900,000 in Hungary to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Czech Republic to Hungary.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,600,000 → HUF20,900,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Hungary
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Restaurants
pay 6.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.5% more
Transportation
pay 1.4% more
Housing
pay 30.3% less
Childcare
pay 12.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.8% 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.
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 9% less than cities in Czech Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Czech Republic to Hungary, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Czech Republic to Hungary.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Hungary leads in top income tax rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Hungary leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2021), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Prague | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Hungarian Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Hungary
Visa Free
Hungary passport holder visiting Czech Republic
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 Czech Republic?
Yes — Hungary is on average about 13% cheaper than Czech Republic. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Hungary?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly HUF5,225,000 in Hungary on a CZK1,600,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Hungary?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Hungary has 37.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Hungary safe for expats?
Czech Republic 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 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic 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 43.5 in Czech Republic. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).
What's the weather like in Hungary compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Hungary?
The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
