In fact, Budapest and New York City are sister cities – as is Berlin, Florence, and Vienna.
Budapest has been called one of the best cities in the EU for US expats. The number of US expats in the city has more than doubled since 2019.
US expats definitely live comfortably in the city with only knowing English and buying bottled water is only a preference. Budapest tap water is not only safe to drink, but rates as some of the best quality water in the EU.
Budapest is very well connected for weekend trips around the EU – Paris, Madrid, Berlin, etc.
The city has seven Michelin starred restaurants and 30 Michelin recognized venues.
Andrássy Avenue is not only a UNESCO site, but the EU’s eastern Rodeo Drive – with high end shopping including, Louis Vitton, Burberry, Michael Kors, Rolex, etc.