Quick guide to Hungarian etiquette
As seen from a foreigner’s perspective Whenever we travel, we always do our best to fit in with the locals. We never quite achieve that, I’m sure, but we try. We hate being thought of...
2017 August 20/No commentlife in Hungary
How do I find an apartment in Budapest?
The two best sites we’ve found for finding apartments online are http://www.alberlet.hu and http://www.ingatlan.com. Both sites list available apartments and offer contact information for...
2017 June 30/3 Comments
How do I pay rent and other large bills in Hungary?
Bank transfers are a common way of paying rent and other large bills in Hungary. In the states, we’d pay big bills by handwritten check. Not here. (In fact, I’ve never heard of...
2017 June 9/1 comment
What currency does Hungary use?
Hungary’s unit of currency is the forint. Despite being a part of the European Union, Hungary does not use the euro. Ninety percent of the places you do business with in Budapest...
2017 May 15/4 Comments
How fast is the Internet speed in Hungary?
In Budapest, speeds can be quite good, depending on what provider you have. We signed up for the cheapest possible package with DIGI, which costs 3700 HUF per month (roughly $13) for guaranteed...
2017 April 30/No comment