If you ever plan on coming to Hungary, either forget about contact with the outside world, or bring a cell phone with you that can take a sim card. It is impossible to purchase a phone unless you have a permanent address here; this is some sort of regulation. Yes, phone cards are available, but it is only easy to find a phone that will accept these cards when in the city center, once you wander out, you’re on your own. The good news is that internet cafes, although costly ($9USD/hr) are abundant and there are a few that you can find if you purchase a cup of coffee, you can have up to 2 hrs free service each day. Also, if you’re dreaming of white Christmas…I mean…an inexpensive holiday upon your arrival to eastern Europe, if you’re an American…think again. The dollar has depreciated in value so much and the cost of living here is quite high. Here’s a quick photo example: Kodak VC 120 film (160ISO), in LA: $4ish a roll; in Budapest $7ish a roll (and 400 ISO is $8ish a roll).
Some Vocabulary:
Yes: Igan
No: Nem
Thank you: Koszonom
Where is…?: Hol van…?
How are you?: Hogy van? (formal) Hogy vagy? (informal)
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