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Tap water
Tap water is safe to drink everywhere.
Electricity in Hungary
Voltage: 230 V/50 Hz with European two-prong plug.
For electrical equipment of 110 V/60 Hz an adapter or voltage converter is necessary.
Names
We, Hungarians use names in a different way. First comes the surname and after that the given name. Women often use the name of their husband by adding it to their maiden name.
Living expenses
A litre of milk: 250 HUF
A loaf of bread: 350 HUF
Pizza: 800 HUF
Bus ticket: 165/205 HUF
Cinema Ticket: 1,000 HUF
Bottle of beer: 200-250 HUF
Salami: 200 HUF/10 dkg
A pack of butter: 300 HUF
Meat (chicken): 800-1500 HUF/kg
EUR 1.- = app. HUF 285.-
Numbers
Dial number of Hungary: + 36
Dial number of Balatonfüred: 87
Postcode of Balatonfüred: 8230
Emergency
Health care institutions:
In case of small injuries.
In case of more serious injuries.
Pharmacies:
Veterinarians: