Pecs

🇭🇺Hungary•Eastern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living49

Safety85

Healthcare64

Career Opportunities64

Climate63

Transport71

Air Quality77

Family Friendliness78.33

Education75

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Pecs a good place to live?

Pecs scores 68/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 49/100), very safe (safety: 85/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 64/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Pecs?

Pecs has a cost of living score of 49/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Pecs?

Pecs has a transport score of 71/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Pecs?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Pecs are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Pecs safe for expats?

Pecs has a safety score of 85/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 77/100.

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