Emigrate to Hungary

#emigrerenhongarije #vrijheid #uitderatrace #discoveryspot

Emigrate to Hungary

Hungary as an emigration country. For many, not the first country they think of when emigration. Italy, France or Spain. These are the emigration countries in Europe par excellence for most of us. Getting out of the rat race, having a relaxed lifestyle, enjoying the sun and never spending time in traffic jams to work every morning. These are the many reasons to want to turn your back on the Netherlands forever. However, Hungary also has a lot to offer as an emigration country. The sun shines at least as often as in France, the country has beautiful nature and a varied landscape. And the population is very friendly and welcoming to newcomers from Western European countries. In addition, life is also very affordable. Emigrate for a friend's prize. Is that why more and more compatriots are leaving for the land of the Magyars?

Hungary emerging emigration country

In addition to a holiday country, Hungary is also increasingly popular as an emigration country among Dutch (and Belgians). Previously Hungary was mainly in demand for (well-priced) holiday homes, nowadays more and more older compatriots leave for Hungary most of the year to enjoy their second home in the middle of nature. Or even choose to emigrate completely. Many heard reasons among emigrants to leave the Netherlands or Belgium behind are the experienced bustle and stress in their home country and the regulations and high tax burden experienced by emigrants. These people say they have enough of the daily traffic jams to and from work and are looking for a different interpretation of their lives because they are increasingly opposed to the current lifestyle. So get out of the rat race.

Practical experience of an emigrant

But how is life in Hungary actually in real life? From my own experience I can certainly say something about this. I live (together with my Dutch wife) in a small village in the southwest of Hungary. What strikes me most is the calm pace of life and the friendliness of the Hungarians. In the village live a small 300 inhabitants (2019). The people here really do their best to get to know you and reward attempts to make you understandable in Hungarian with a warm smile. They know that Hungarian is a difficult language to learn and appreciate it when you make an effort to learn it. We are regularly invited by neighbors for a cup of coffee (or a pálinka) and we are already quite well.