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Hello - Jó napot
Goodbye - Viszlát
Please - Kérem
Thank you - Köszönöm
- Xpatloop
Xpatloop provides up to date information regarding events, culture, and general expatriate life in Hungary.
www.xpatloop.com
- Funzine
Funzine is a online and printed city guide geared towards expats. Restaurants, fashion, leisure, design and culture are some of the many aspects in this constantly updated site.
www.funzine.hu
- ExpatsHungary
A public forum where expats from all over the world converge and talk about relevant information in Hungary. Topics range from real estate to entertainment.
www.expatshungary.hu
- Budapest In Your Pocket
Need any information on what to do, where to eat, and where to go out on your expat adventure in Budapest? In Your Pocket guides are great resources to get you started in your new home.
www.inyourpocket.com/hungary/budapest
- Craigslist
While Hungarians have yet to really understand the use of craiglist in Budapest, it is still a great website for anything from housing to jobs. Also an easy jumping off point to the craigslist hubs in hundreds of other cities throughout the world.
budapest.craigslist.org
- Imagine Hungary
Imagine Hungary's aim is to introduce Hungary to foreigners in an interesting and colourful way, providing information about culture, history, baths, health and fun.
www.imaginehungary.com
- Budapest Times
The Budapest Times is the leading English-language newspaper in Hungary.
www.budapesttimes.hu
- Caboodle
‘The Hungarian Portal’ as it is named contains up-to-date news of the Hungarian nation. Links to many important sites based in Hungary. Also, a good resource for classifieds can be found here (in Marketplace).
www.caboodle.hu
- Pestiside
Dubbed the '#1 Internet Timewaster of all Carpathian Basin', this current events and culture-watch site dedicated to Hungary and it's neighbors is popular with expats.
www.pestiside.hu
The most common crime in Hungary is pick pocketing and petty theft. However, compared to many European capitals, there are still relatively few incidents in Budapest. It would be advisable to take the same security precautions as you would in your home country, and use common sense, but it is unlikely that you will need any further protection than this. For more information about personal safety and security in Hungary, check the security updates with your respective embassies below.
- American Embassy
- British Embassy
- French Embassy
- German Embassy
- Japanese Embassy
- Emergency Numbers
A listing of emergency numbers and the International medical clinics' 24 hour hotlines. Find them here and put them on your fridge for quick access in times of need.
Budapest understands how to celebrate the seasons. Summer is hot, winter is cold and autumm and spring are exactly as they should be. As the country is landlocked, the climate is very dry and the air quality reflects this, an added bonus to those who suffer from asthma. When winter sets in, expect snow and freezing conditions, but be comforted by the blue skies and sun. In summer be ready to douse yourself in sunscreen, and join the nation in relaxing in parks, baths and swimming pools.
Dressing appropriately is more of a concern in the winter months, and it is recommended that you stock up on good quality clothing before you set off from home. Remarkably, you may find clothing more expensive and of lesser quality than you would have done in your home country.
For more climate figures click here.
- Hungarian Currency
Find a visual representation of the money you will soon be using every day, here.
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