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Where can I buy a 110v-230v converter in Hungary?

MediaMarkt is a good bet for finding power converters in Budapest. They have them in most malls (Mammut, WestEnd, Árkád, Aréna Plaza, etc.) and you can also order products for delivery online. F...

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2020 February 25/2 Comments
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How easy (or difficult) is it to find English-speaking service providers (doctor, dentists, hairstylists, massage therapists, vets, etc.) in Budapest?

While many Hungarians don’t speak English, it’s still not too hard to find good English-speaking services such as doctors and dentists in Budapest. Our doctor’s office is fantastic, and everyone th...

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2019 April 9/ Comments
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What will be hard to find in Budapest? What should I bring with me?

If you know where to look, you can find almost anything you’re looking for in Budapest. But some things just aren’t going to be easy to get, and other things are going to be more expensive to buy i...

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2019 February 26/3 Comments
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Can I get groceries delivered in Hungary?

Yes, you can! And it’s well worth it. We were turned on to Tesco home delivery a couple of years ago, and it has been a wonderful time saver. Here’s how it works: Create an account on the Tesco web...

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2018 November 4/ Comments
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Where can I watch the World Cup in Budapest?

As we mentioned in our post on Hungarian television, MediaKlikk is a great option for football (soccer) fans to stream the World Cup 2018. Just visit their site, click “Élő” (“Live”) in the extre...

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2018 July 14/ Comments
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Can you recommend good books about Hungary’s history?

Absolutely! We get asked about Hungarian history books fairly often, actually, so we wrote a blog post about it. Hungary is an interesting and beautiful country with a fascinating past, and many bo...

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2018 April 11/ Comments
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Can I get delivery from Amazon in Hungary?

Yes! We’ve ordered from three different versions of Amazon, actually: Amazon US, Amazon Germany and Amazon UK. All products have arrived in Budapest just fine every time we’ve ordered. Sometimes th...

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2018 March 11/3 Comments
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How can I watch Hungarian TV?

We have tested out a few TV/video options in Hungary, including monthly Internet subscription services like HBO Go and Netflix. We’ve also tested a couple different Internet-based TV options: Telen...

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2017 September 3/ Comments
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What power outlets does Hungary use? Can I buy a converter?

Like most of Europe, Hungary uses two-pronged outlets in the range of 220 to 240 volts. Note that the voltage is twice what it is in the United States, so be careful not to plug in a device that’s ...

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2017 July 11/ Comments
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How can I find Budapest playgrounds and parks?

As we’ve said before, Budapest is a great city for children. One of the biggest reasons is the number of parks and playgrounds (fully fenced and locked, mind you!) that Budapest — and the rest of...

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2017 July 7/ Comments
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