Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Hungary?
When we asked expats in Hungary if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Hungary, they wrote...
"I worked for an International Organization here in Hungary for 6 years and have since retired, staying in Hungary. I am not yet eligible for national healthcare so I purchased a doctor policy from the clinic where I go (English speaking doctors) and I also purchased a separate hospitalization policy. All together this costs less than $150 a month and there are cheaper plans if you need to limit the number of doctor visits. Note, this does not include the cost of medication, but since I am not on any regular medicine, it isn't an issue. But, when I do need a prescription, I find that it is very inexpensive. Of course, there are more expensive health insurance plans out there, but I find that what I have works very well for me," remarked another expat in Hungary.
"Healthcare and health insurance in Hungary can be expensive, depending on the type of coverage and services needed. Public healthcare is generally more affordable than private healthcare, but it may not cover all medical needs. Private health insurance can be expensive, but it can provide more comprehensive coverage. Additionally, many employers offer health insurance plans to their employees, which can help to reduce the cost of healthcare," said a member in Hungary.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.




