Czech Republic vs Hungary
Score comparison table
| Dimension | Czech Republic | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
Lucky Nomads World Index | 7.48 / 10 | 7.42 / 10 |
SafetyShield Index | 8.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Affordability Index | 6.9 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
Entry Ease Index | 6.6 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
Tax Freedom Index | 6.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
WiFi Index | 7.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Admin Ease Index | 8.4 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
Healthcare Index | 8.7 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
City Comfort Index | 8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
WeatherComfort Index | 5.0 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
Banking Index | 8.5 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
GeoStability Index | 8.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Justice & Order Index | 8.1 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
Quality of Life Index | 8.1 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Open Society Index | 8.6 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Flight Index | 5.2 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
Environmental Quality Index | 7.8 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
English Index | 7.1 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
Wealth Protection Index | 8.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Tax, economy, and demographics
| Dimension | Czech Republic | Hungary |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 21%High | 9%Ultra low |
| Corporate tax basis | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Personal income tax (marginal) | 23%Moderate | 15%Low |
| Personal tax basis | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Population | 10.9 M | 9.6 M |
| Area | 78,867 km² | 93,028 km² |
| Population density | 138 /km² | 103 /km² |
| Capital | Prague | Budapest |
| Currency | CZK (Czech koruna) | HUF (Hungarian forint) |
| Main airport | PRG (Václav Havel Airport Prague) | BUD (Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport) |
| Phone code | +420 | +36 |
| Internet TLD | .cz | .hu |
Visa access controls
Your access
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Passport power
Mobility strength of each country's passport, useful if you are weighing it as a future citizenship.
Czech Republic passport
88.98
LN Passport Index (#2)
174
Visa-free destinations
- Schengen visa-free
- UK visa-free
- US ESTA
- Canada eTA
- Australia eTA
Hungary passport
83.37
LN Passport Index (#15)
185
Visa-free destinations
- Schengen visa-free
- UK visa-free
- US ESTA
- Canada eTA
- Australia eTA
Verdict
For professionals who prioritize open society index, Czech Republic leads with 8.6 / 10 versus 6.3 / 10 for Hungary. On justice & order index, Czech Republic is at 8.1 / 10 compared with 6.4 / 10 for Hungary.
Who should choose which country
Who should choose Czech Republic
- Professionals who prioritize healthcare index (strong healthcare access and quality)
- Professionals who prioritize geostability index (very strong geostability index)
- Professionals who prioritize city comfort index (high urban quality of life)
Who should choose Hungary
- Professionals who prioritize city comfort index (high urban quality of life)
- Professionals who prioritize wifi index (high-quality connectivity for remote work)
- Professionals who prioritize safetyshield index (high personal and institutional safety)
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