If you can, try to find an employer that provides accomodation. It is difficult to find reasonably priced apartments in Budapest. Expect to pay about half of your salary just for rent. Prices vary depending on location, but even a small apartment outside of downtown can cost 60,000 HUF (US$375 ) or more. Your best option will be to share a larger apartment with other teachers.
Eating out in Budapest is probably half or even a third the cost of other European capitals like Rome, Paris or London. Typical meals in good quality restaurants would cost around 2000-4000 HUF (US$12-24 ) and 400-600 HUF (US$2.50 – $4.00 ) for a local beer. Very good local wines can be bought for around 1000 HUF (US$6) at supermarkets. If you are teaching in a smaller city, costs will drop drastically.
A typical visit to the doctor will cost you about 300 HUF (2 USD) with the rest being paid by state insurance. Health insurance premiums are deducted from your salary. Having your teeth cleaned and polished will cost you 5000 HUF (US$31). Hungary is renowned for their inexpensive quality dental services.
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