Probably a plan to retire in Hungary is something that never crossed your mind, but it should – and today you will discover why.
Here you will find some facts that will make you think about the possibility of retiring in Hungary, including the pros and cons, real estate opportunities, and more.
This is the 4th cheapest country in the EU, the cost of living in Budapest is one of the lowest among major EU cities, and it is very safe.
Finally, you will discover the best cities to retire in Hungary and how cheap is to rent or buy a property in these places.
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This country has some of the most famous spas and thermal baths in the planet
world-class wine regions
the spiciest cuisine in Europe
and its economy is booming
In the last 20 years, its per capita income has soared by more than 400%!
Beautiful plains, scenic lakes, and mild springs
attract the eyes and hearts of foreigners since the times of the Roman Empire
All of this comes with the 4th lowest cost of living in the European Union.
In this country, you can literally buy a house
for less than the price of a used car in the US.
you can live in luxury in their elegant capital
for less than the cost of living in Alabama.
And do not worry about Violence, since this country
is one of the safest in the world – 7X safer than the US.
I am talking about Hungary, a place where most never considered living
But many found happiness and a good life, for very low prices.
And I talked to many of them, and today,
I will bring to you the Pros, Cons, the Cost of Living, and
by the end of this video, you will discover the best places to live in Hungary as an expat retiree.
Ready?
So we start with the Pros!
Let’s begin with a pro that may not be the most important, but is certainly the most unexpected
The Thermal Baths
Hungary is famous for its thermal baths, with Budapest being a key location for these natural hot springs.
The city is home to several historic thermal baths, such as Széchenyi and Gellért, which offer therapeutic benefits and a unique cultural and social experience.
These baths are integral to the local lifestyle and offer a relaxing retreat
plus a place to socialize – there are meetups and you can make new acquaintances
If all that is not enough, they also have positive effects on health,
Research has shown that the water from thermal springs widens blood vessels
thus improving blood circulation and relaxing muscles.
It also alleviates stiffness and pain in chronic joint and spine disorders.
The presence of CO2 further improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular system.
Who doesn’t want all those benefits?
Another positive aspect of living in Hungary is that
it is a very plain country, so cities are very walkable,
8 Comments
Have you ever been to Budapest? What were your impressions? Here is something I forgot to say in the video: Is Hungarian difficult? Yes. Is it impossible? No. I learned Polish (a language almost as hard as Hungarian) by myself using an app called Lingq . You can also try it using this link ( and if after trying, you subscribe, this link gives you a 40% discount! ) https://www.lingq.com/accounts/new/?next=/accounts/subscription/basic_2024/12/b_12levi/checkout/&referral=LevideSouza
It looks to be a beautiful country, but as long as Orban is in power, it will remain on my no-go list.
I totally agree with your concerns with the relatively poor health care in Hungary and the difficult language. For these two reasons, I've decided Hungary is a great place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.
I've read that the healthcare system is not so good. Also, the current leader is extremely right wing and one of his first actions was to take rights away from gay people. He turned first class taxpayers into second class citizens.
I'm American,. I'm retired. I bought a beautiful old village farmhouse about one hour's drive from Budapest in 2013. Only cost about 20k, spent several years restoring it to a good condition. Was mostly there but often gone on trips until 2019. Then locked out of Hungary for over 2.5 years during Covid. Renewed my residence permit two years ago with no problems. Went this week to immigration to renew for another two years and was told the rules are 'changed', that I now have no 'purpose' for being there and that they will NOT renew my permit even though I have a more than adequate income, health insurance, no police record etc. So, next year I will only be able to live in my house for three months at a stretch, then out of the EU for three months. NOT a stable life! I would have to start a business or marry a local to stay. So I will eventually be selling my house and heading to Montenegro or Albania. (Non EU and with much less BS to deal with and they welcome Americans). Really, really stupid of them to keep foreigners like myself out of the country.
Warsaw NOT WARSAR
How long will it be safe with the influx of immigration?
Ummm…there is this little matter of Victor Orban…and his supporters.