My family - hubby and 5 kids are thinking of living in Hungary for several months in 2013. We will have an income of 3800EUROS/month.
I've done some calculations regarding cost of living. I got estimates from various websites like Numbeo which compare living costs between countries and cities. I used information form this and similar sites to estimate our living expenses in Budapest which would be approx 2000EUROS/month - this would cover:
Gas - E192/mth
Elec- E140/mth
Food- E521/Mth
Rent- E641/mth
Fuel- E400/mth - lots of driving?
Internet& phone - E120/mth
This should leave approx E1763.00/month at our disposal for leisure - to explore Hungary and other countries.
Do you think it is realistic?
I don't want to get there and discover that we can't afford to go anywhere. We plan to live like the locals but every fortnight or so go on an adventure round Hungary or abroad into other countries.