Moving to Hungary from Lesotho

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lesotho to Hungary, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Budapest averages 60°F vs 74°F in Maseru, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2022
1

people moved from Lesotho 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 Lesotho.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LS
37.7
HU
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
HU
7.4

Hungary performs significantly better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LS
$386
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
HU
33.0

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LS
100.0
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
HU
4.5t

Lesotho generally does better on environment, though Hungary leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LS
0.4
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
HU
8.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LS
16.5%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
HU
$40,600

Hungary performs significantly better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LS
59.6 yrs
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
HU
4.6

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maseru Budapest
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Maseru Budapest
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services, Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Hungary

Visa Required
Lesotho passport holders need a visa to enter Hungary.
Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Hungary?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hungary: 35.5 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 Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 37.7 in Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Lesotho?

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS HU
Population 2,193,970 9,699,577
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages English, Sotho Hungarian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +266 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112