

iprofota
American looking for information about Hungary
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Registration: 27 October 2017
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Inflation in Hungary in 2022 by Mickael
In the various media, inflation in Hungary is becoming increasingly important. This is becoming a concern for some, with fears of an impact on day-to-day budgeting. Today, how does inflation in Hungary impact on daily life? Which products and ...

@Mickael like everywhere the food prices increased, although it is a cap on the basic food items. I think until December 31?Also, it is a cap on petrol 480 a liter if your car is registered in Hungary. That is lower than anywhere in the EU. How long ... Read More


Banks and credit card challenges. by cdw057
I do not want to mention the providers, however credit card providers in the past in the Netherlands gave quite a good credit interest on your positive (I will try to maintain). Over the years this decreased, but this is fine. Moving to the UK was ...

@Marilyn Tassy never heard or experienced anything like that. I wonder which bank did that?Ok Read More


Barking dogs by markru
Hi Can you stop dogs barking in Hungary. If a dog barks constantly in the UK, you can have it stopped by your local council as it is classed as a nuisance. The owner has to stop it barking or they face a fine, Does this apply in Hungary, as the ...

@markru no, unfortunately not. I am listening to the dogs also.They can't train their dogs or do not understand it how.My dog would bark he would be out.I am from the USA you could call the police there and they issued a ticket.Not here. Read More


Banks and credit card challenges. by cdw057
I do not want to mention the providers, however credit card providers in the past in the Netherlands gave quite a good credit interest on your positive (I will try to maintain). Over the years this decreased, but this is fine. Moving to the UK was ...

@zif yes, that is what you have to do and keep your credit cards. It is very hard to get credit cards in Hungary. Read More


Banks and credit card challenges. by cdw057
I do not want to mention the providers, however credit card providers in the past in the Netherlands gave quite a good credit interest on your positive (I will try to maintain). Over the years this decreased, but this is fine. Moving to the UK was ...

@cdw057 it depends. I have an OTP account. My account in USD connected to the checking and savings account, that I can convert to Forint. Maintaining the USD account cost me 65 Forint per month (yes sixty five) the exchange rate is quite good ... Read More


Best cities for retirement in Hungary by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Hungary for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Hungary? Why ...

I guess someone steeling your roof is pretty extrem, I have never heard anything like it. I was born in Hungary, lived half or more of my life in the USA and just returned to Hungary. I was born and raised in Budapest, but I can't imagine ... Read More


Best bank for °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Palesa22
I’ve just moved to Budapest and I’m looking for a a Hungarian bank for the purpose of saving and also having my salary paid there once I start my job. Which banks are recommended with low bank charges and internet banking? It would be ...

I have an account with OTP for several years. Beside a checking account you can open an account in foreign currency for minimal fee connected to your primary account. OTP has the most brunches in Hungary and also has the lowest fee. I made ... Read More