I am planning to move from Istanbul to Budapest next year to study at university. I don’t know much about the city and I am not sure what to expect. Can you give me some advice about living in Budapest, like the best areas to live, things to do, and how to get around? Also, could you tell me about the cost of living for one month, including rent, food, transportation, and other basic expenses? How much money should I have with me? And how can I find a part-time job while studying in Budapest? Thank you very much for your help!

Sziasztok,

Már egy hete próbáltam feltenni ezt a kérdést, de sajnos a posztomat törölték, habár véleményem szerint nem sértette a subreddit szabályait. Most újra próbálkozom, mert fontos lenne számunkra.

Idén külföldről utazunk haza a családommal karácsonyra, és szeretnénk megkönnyíteni a dolgunkat egy rendelt karácsonyi menüvel. Van valakinek tippje, hogy mely éttermek, catering szolgáltatók vagy más helyek kínálnak karácsonyi menüket Budapesten?

Elsősorban hagyományos magyar ízek érdekelnének, de nyitottak vagyunk más lehetőségekre is.

Előre is köszönöm a segítségeteket!

I would appreciate a recommendation for recommended restaurants/bars to have dinner in the Vörösmarty tér area.

Szívesen vennék egy ajánlást a Vörösmarty tér környékén vacsorázni ajánlott éttermekre/bárokra

Alulértékelt helyek érdekelnek a belvároson és a körúton túl. Bármi jöhet, akármilyen kategóriában.

Mondok példákat:

Lőrinci piac: Jó kajahelyek (pl. Míves rétes), kocsmák, széles kínálatú szocreál sztenderd piac, bolhapiacozással megfűszerezve.

Soroksári botanikus kert: Ikeás kaját itt jól le lehet sétálni

Aquincumi amfiteátrum: Érdekelnek a római dolgok, és a körülményekhez képest jó állapotban van.

Hárosi-Duna: Nyugis, sütögetős hely. Van egy jó kocsma a környéken, egyszer pedig itt, az M0-ás híd alatt a barátaimmal belecsöppentünk egy technobuliba.

Kőbányai pincerendszer: Ez mondjuk lehet, hogy nem annyira alulértékelt, de attól még nagyon tetszik.

Légkondi ugyan nem került a szerelvényre, de az elmúlt pár héten szembesülnöm kellett vele, hogy orosz barátaink custom segg / derék szellőztető rendszerrel pimpelték fel az ülések jelentős részét. Leülsz, és az ülő rész és a háttámla illesztésénél található résből nyáron kellemes fuvallat kényezteti az alfeledet, télen viszont konkrésan le / befagy tőle a derekead, meg amit még ér a jeges szellő.

Azon kívül, hogy nem ültök le, nektek van valami bevált megoldásotok a helyzetre? Derékvédőt használtok? Vagy visztek magatokkal ragasztó szallagot és beragasztjátok a rést, mintegy közösségi karbantartó jelleggel?

Vajon lenne értelme télen azért tiltakozni, hogy legyen melegebb a metróban?

A pálya adott a budai oldalon is a moszkva és a móricz között mi ennek az oka?

Basic post I know but there hasnt been a post of this nature in a while it seems. How much is a large beer, and a standard meal, costing now in Budapest? I am wondering as Istanbul prices have gone up like crazy and I'm wondering if Budapest is experiencing similar problems in recent months.

Edit:I am referring to the price of beer in your typical bar / pub that you'd go to on a night out and a standard restaurant, nothing fancy. The type of place you'd bring you're friend in their mid 20s coming to visit for the weekend.

Thanks

Hello people of Budapest, i hope you can help me. I will depart your beautiful country after a stay of 2 months on the 21st of December. I wanted to get a tattoo in neo traditional style, preferably a skunk to commemorate the volunteering work ive done here. Are there any good studio’s in/around budapest? Thank you :)

I did my research a few weeks ago for a trip this week and stupidly left booking tickets until now. I’ve tried pre booking and it’s sold out for the day we want.

Is it likely that we (3 people) will be able to get tickets on the day by just turning up or does sold out online mean sold out completely?

Heyyy, my name is Vanessa , from germany and i’m 20 years old. I’m going to Budapest 4th to 7th january and i’m looking for locals who can help me out trying to find not typical tourist spots, maybe even some people to hang out with. Age between 20 and 30. :)

i would appreciate some recommendations for food and drinks, but not the basic tourist spots please 😅 also is it true that parking is free from friday to monday?? like everywhere on the street or just outside the center? is the 8th district really that dangerous?

since people apparently think im a scam feel free to hit me up for my instagram or whatever😂

I’ve heard there’s better options but nonetheless I’d still like to at least check it out and have a drink. i’ve tried to make a reservation for dinner hundreds of times over the past few months and the site never loads? anyone else have this issue or know why it does this? i’ve tried vpns, turning on and off cookies, different devices and absolutely nothing works…

Hey everyone!

I have 2 Retro Handhelds, a GBA SP and a DS Lite, with broken screens. I am looking for a reliable Retro Console Repair Shop that will be able to replace the screens and do some maintenance work where required.

Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Hey. I am getting crazy high bills the past few months (since March of this year) and i am not sure if this is normal..? I pay around 60k for electricity, 40k for water :|. (Monthly)

I live alone in a 1 bedroom apartment for 3 years now and used to pay 3-4k for electricity and around 4-5k for water monthly until March of this year.

I cant seem to figure out where the problem is because my landlord sends me mvm pictures of the owed amount. I also talked to my neighbors in the building to see if this is something that’s happening to everyone, but nope, they all pay reasonable amounts (25k monthly for all bills with common costs).

It’s also important to note that im away from the hosue every weekday from 8:00-16:00. And genuinely dont use much within the house. Im lost at what i could do because 100k a month for bills is senseless as a single person living in a small apartment.

Any insight about what i can look into to figure something out would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Hello! I’m visiting Budapest in a couple weeks and was wondering if standing tickets are available the day of a show. Thank you!

Budapesten több helyen találkoztam ezzel a táttott szájú arc matricával, tudja valaki, hogy mi ez?

Szia,

Előre is elnézést kérek, magyar nem az anyanyelvem. Ideiglenes lakos vagyok Magyarországon (egy munkavállalói áthelyezés révén) legalább a következő egy évre, és nehézségeim vannak egy telefonos előfizetés megszerzésével. Van tartózkodási kártyám, de úgy tűnik, hogy Budapesten nem kaphatok teljes lakcímkártyát, mivel nincs jogilag hosszú távú tartózkodási jogom. Van egy szállásbejelentő lapom, de úgy látom, hogy ez nem elegendő a nagyobb telefontársaságoknál.

Találkozott már valaki hasonló problémával? Úgy tűnik, hogy előre fizetett SIM-kártyát tudok vásárolni, de eléggé kényelmetlen kéthetente telefonboltba járni, hogy néhány gigabájtnyi adatot vegyek. Hogyan oldotta meg valaki ezt a helyzetet korábban?

Köszönöm!

Hey everyone!

I’m considering moving to Budapest while working remotely. I earn about €1900 per month and would love to know if this would be enough to rent a small studio and live comfortably in the city (I know what is a local salary... and overall situation).

I’ve been doing some research, I can see the inflation is skyrocketing, but I’m curious about what it’s really like to live there. Here are a few questions:

1. Is €1900 enough to enjoy a good quality of life in Budapest (rent, food, transportation, activities)?
2. Which neighborhoods would you recommend for someone looking for a nice area to live that’s not too hectic but still has things to do?
3. How’s the vibe in Budapest for meeting new people and enjoying the city? Are there good spots for socializing, meeting locals?
4. Is anyone here also working remotely from Budapest while keeping an EU contract from another country? I know there can be tax issues after 6 months, but honestly, I’m not planning to tell my employer I’m away since their main concern is just getting the work done without stress.

Would love to hear from locals or expats about their experiences. Thanks! 😊

I want to find a personal table tennis coach in Budapest. Does anyone know any Hungarian online services for finding such specialists? I would also be grateful if someone knows any sports centers for table tennis in Budapest.

sziasztok! ismertek elsősorban Budán olyan üvegest, ahol egy négyzet alakú üveglapból köralakút vágnak? és mindez megvan pikkpakk??

Going to be visiting, I was wondering what is some of the food/drink that you would absolutely recommend someone try while visiting? A dish name is great, but if there is a specific shop/restaurant that you'd also recommend I am super open to that! Thanks!

Sziasztok! Hol lehet igényes, jó szauna szeánszon részt venni a városban? Az se lenne gond, ha több lenne egy nap.

Hello everyone,

I am planning to visit Budapest next month for a five-day trip. I am wondering how the Ticket Pass works for students. I am from the EU and I have an ISIC card. Can I use my ISIC card as a student ID? Also, any tips for a first-time visitor would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Budapest next year to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. We've read some mixed things about how LGBTQ+ couples are received there, and I'm starting to worry it might not be the best choice.

For context, we’re both Latinas. My girlfriend is more masc-presenting, and while I’m kinda femme, it’s usually pretty clear we’re a couple. We’re not into heavy PDA, but we do like holding hands and sharing little kisses.

My main concerns are:

• Would we be in danger just by being visibly queer?
• Do we need to stay alert at all times to avoid trouble?
• Can things get violent?

Ideally, I was hoping for a relaxed trip, but I also want to be realistic about what to expect. If anyone has personal experiences or advice for navigating Budapest as an LGBTQ+ couple, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks so much!

Sziasztok! Does anyone know when do tickets for the Hungary vs Turkey football match on 23rd March go on sale? And where should I buy them?

I was late for the last Hungary games and really want to check the Puskás Aréna out.

So, I am on an university exchange in Budapest and I got on of those QR code papers certifying I am a student. Today I got my pass checked after I got out of the metro. The thing is I only had the digital version of the certificate,the university didn't mention anything about needing it to print it. The inspector explained to me that it is valid only physically, but he didn't give me a fine or anything, he just told me: next, only valid on paper and didn't speak for a few seconds so I just left, he didn't try to stop me either. Will I wake up at the door with the fine or like will the police come to deal with it?

Hi everyone, We’re a group of 6 people (3 couples) visiting Budapest for New Year’s Eve. We’re looking for recommendations on where to celebrate. Ideally, we’d love a place that:

•	Offers a seated dinner (indoors),
•	Isn’t overly crowded,
•	Has a dance area or music to enjoy, as we’re in the 25-35 age range and looking for a fun yet comfortable atmosphere.

If there are any special local traditions or events worth checking out, we’d love to hear about those as well!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

I’m going to visit Budapest next month and wanna bye some pole dancing shoes (high heel). Can somebody recommend a shop by any chance ? Appreciate the help

Hi all,

My partner and I are visiting the city this week and we were wondering if there is somewhere where a lot of street artists sell their paintings of the city. Would be grateful for any recommendations.

Thanks in advance