Moving to Hungary from Suriname

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Hungary — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Suriname 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Suriname to Hungary, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2020
1

people moved from Suriname 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

How Suriname and Hungary stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
HU
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
HU
7.4

Hungary performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
HU
33.0

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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

SR
39.0
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
HU
4.5t

Suriname performs better than Hungary across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
HU
8.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
HU
$40,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
HU
4.6

Hungary generally does better on family life, though Suriname 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.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Budapest
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Paramaribo Budapest
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Hungary passport holders can enter Suriname 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?

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 Suriname and Hungary.

Is Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Suriname?

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR HU
Population 632,638 9,699,577
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Dutch Hungarian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112