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Siófok, Hungary City Intelligence

Siófok is an indexed city in Hungary (Central Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~24K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Siófok spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Siófok is a central europe city of about ~24K in Hungary. On the composite city-intelligence score, Siófok sits around the indexed median (78/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~24K
View of Siófok, Hungary

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Composite profile

Overall score

78/100

Use the Siófok profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Hungary and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall78/100
Affordability58/100
Air quality65/100
Energy76/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

78/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Siófok data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Siófok city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score78/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living58/100Siófok's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality65/100Siófok's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy76/100Siófok's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety76/100Siófok's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed77/100Siófok's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk74/100Siófok's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience74/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety71/100
Low crime73/100
Personal safety72/100
Night safety67/100
Road safety70/100

Siófok is estimated to be a generally safe city (71/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life75/100
Healthcare76/100
Education75/100
Green space94/100
Cleanliness74/100
Infrastructure75/100
Mobility56/100

Siófok has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness76/100
Education75/100
Green space94/100
Overall safety71/100

Siófok scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability71/100
Walkability69/100
Cycling58/100
Infrastructure75/100

Siófok is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability72/100
Healthcare76/100
Cleanliness74/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100

Siófok is high for retirement (72/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Siófok

Local public safety guidance for Siófok, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Siófok, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Hungary emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Siófok

Healthcare context for Siófok, with national-level information from Hungary where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Siófok, see the Hungary healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Siófok

Local mobility context for Siófok, with national-level context from Hungary where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Siófok, see the Hungary transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Siófok. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Siófok

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Siófok will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Siófok air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Siófok drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Siófok

Is Siófok worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (75/100), with nearby nature such as Lake Balaton, Balaton Uplands National Park.

Is Siófok good for families?

Strong (76/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Siófok affordable?

Around average cost; about 351,000 HUF/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Siófok?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Siófok's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.

What is the climate in Siófok?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 10.3°C.

Does Siófok have universities?

Higher education is good (55/100).

What is healthcare like in Siófok?

Healthcare access is good (58/100).

Is Siófok good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (64/100).

What nature is near Siófok?

Within ~170 km: Lake Balaton, Balaton Uplands National Park.

Explore Siófok modules

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Cost of Living in Siófok

Siófok's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Siófok

Siófok's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Siófok

Siófok's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Siófok

Siófok's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Siófok

Siófok's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Siófok

Siófok's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Siófok

Cost of living estimates for Siófok — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Siófok

Climate profile for Siófok — Humid Continental climate, annual average 10.3°C, comfort score 68/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Siófok

Economy and jobs profile for Siófok — industrial city, economy score 61/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Siófok

Education profile for Siófok — mixed education base, education score 52/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Siófok

Healthcare and retirement profile for Siófok — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 58/100, retirement score 64/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Siófok

Source-attributed visual context for Siófok using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Siófok

Weekend trip planning checklist for Siófok — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Siófok

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Siófok

Estimate a monthly budget for Siófok using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Siófok

Plan a trip budget for Siófok using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Siófok

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Siófok. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Veszprém, Hungary

Nearby city · about 24 km from Siófok. Explore Veszprém's city intelligence profile.

Szekesfehervar, Hungary

Nearby city · about 42 km from Siófok. Explore Szekesfehervar's city intelligence profile.

Ajka, Hungary

Nearby city · about 44 km from Siófok. Explore Ajka's city intelligence profile.

Kaposvár, Hungary

Nearby city · about 63 km from Siófok. Explore Kaposvár's city intelligence profile.

Keszthely, Hungary

Nearby city · about 63 km from Siófok. Explore Keszthely's city intelligence profile.

Pápa, Hungary

Nearby city · about 65 km from Siófok. Explore Pápa's city intelligence profile.

Dunaújváros, Hungary

Nearby city · about 66 km from Siófok. Explore Dunaújváros's city intelligence profile.

Szekszárd, Hungary

Nearby city · about 78 km from Siófok. Explore Szekszárd's city intelligence profile.

Tatabánya, Hungary

Same region · about 81 km from Siófok. Explore Tatabánya's city intelligence profile.

Érd, Hungary

Same region · about 85 km from Siófok. Explore Érd's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Siófok — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Siófok — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Siófok FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Siófok, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Siófok

Is Siófok worth visiting?

Siófok has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Lake Balaton, Balaton Uplands National Park and Transdanubian Mountains within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Siófok?

Siófok has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. It indexes 75/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Siófok?

A single resident of Siófok spends roughly 351,000 HUF per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 186,000 HUF. Overall the city is around average cost for Hungary. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Siófok?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Siófok is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Siófok?

Siófok's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Siófok has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.

Is Siófok good for digital nomads and remote work?

Siófok offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 68/100.

What are the education options in Siófok?

Siófok is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Computer Science and Economics.

Is Siófok a good place to study?

Siófok offers a moderate student environment, supported by strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Siófok?

Siófok has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 58/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Siófok a good place to retire?

Siófok offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 64/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Siófok?

Siófok has a humid continental climate, averaging about 10.3°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Siófok a safe place to live?

Siófok is estimated to be a generally safe city (71/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Siófok?

Siófok indexes a walkability score of 69 and a cycling score of 58 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Siófok?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Siófok include Lake Balaton, Balaton Uplands National Park and Transdanubian Mountains. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Siófok good for families?

Siófok scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Siófok?

Siófok rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 94/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Lake Balaton, Balaton Uplands National Park and Transdanubian Mountains supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Siófok profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Hungary and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are internet speed (77/100) and energy (76/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (58/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Hungary country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Siófok appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.