Electricity
The electric current is 220 volts, the 2-pin continental standard plugs are used.
Vaccination
There are no vaccination requirements; your health will not be endangered by any infectious decease in Hungary.
Monthly cost of living
| Accommodation in the hall of residence | 25 EURO |
| Rent of flat (+ overheads) in the town | 150 – 250 EURO |
| Food, transportation | 150 – 200 EURO |
| Health insurance | 30 EURO |
Emergency numbers
If you are in trouble and need urgent help, you can call the
Police 112
Ambulance 114
Fire brigade 117
If you suddenly fall ill or have a bad tooth-ache during the evening/night/weekend (but your condition is not critical), you can call or visit the doctor/dentist on duty at
Miskolc, Arany J. Str.
Tel: 412 355 (GP)
356 033 (dentist)
Everyday life
Though you may have some communication difficulties with the older generation, or in shops, post offices or other offices in town where you have to appear for administrative arrangements, you will have much less communication problems with the younger generation or students. Most of them speak at least one foreign language at an acceptable level (English and German are the most preferred). So try to make friends with Hungarian students, who will help you overcome the difficulties of everyday life, especially at the beginning of your stay, in a foreign country. Most Hungarians are sociable, outgoing, friendly and like to speak, even about those subjects which are considered “too personal” by people living in the western part of Europe.
Living conditions, the standard of services and the quality of goods are close to western standards, but, naturally, this is not the “sweet home” you are accustomed to. There might always be difficulties in a new environment, so don’t be frightened or disheartened when you encounter one: there will always be help around you.