Living in Budapest guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Budapest.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Budapest

Studying in Budapest

Hungary might not be one of the most popular destinations for studying abroad, but Budapest is home to some prestigious ...

Student life in Budapest

Besides quality universities, Budapest provides international students with a high quality of life and a range of benefits. So if ...

Developing your social circle in Budapest

To settle down in a new place is never easy, especially when talking about moving to a new country. Budapest is generally a ...

Developing your professional network in Budapest

If you would like to get to know people in your profession and build a circle, first of all, you have to open up and start a ...

The networking etiquette in Budapest

Effective networking is when you know where, when, and how to address potentially useful contacts, and how to avoid committing ...

Getting around Budapest

The transportation network in Budapest is quite extensive and organised, even though errors can happen here as anywhere else, for ...

Things to do on weekdays in Budapest

In Budapest, you won't be bored even on weekdays, with lots of things to choose from. Typical ones, as going to the cinema to ...

Things to do alone, with family and friends or with a partner in Budapest

In our article about weekday activities in Budapest, we mentioned some common things to do in your free time, like going to a ...

Sports in Budapest

Sports is a great way not only to stay fit but also to keep yourself busy during your stay in Budapest. Whether you are alone or ...

Eating out in Budapest

Hungarian people love food and eating; it's one of the main conversation topics wherever you go. The Hungarian cuisine is ...

The work culture in Budapest

Congratulations! You have been hired by a company for a job in Budapest. Depending on the position you will occupy, your first ...

Discovering Budapest

When most people hear about Hungary, they people think about the Parliament building, Buda with its castle and the river Danube ...

Adjusting to the culture in Budapest

Moving to Budapest for the first time can give you a cultural shock, especially if you are coming from a Western country ...

Popular neighbourhoods in Budapest

Choosing the best place to live in Budapest might not be an easy task as it will depend on the lifestyle you are looking to have ...

Accommodation in Budapest

Finding accommodation will be one of your priorities, whether you are moving to Budapest alone or with your family. Once ...