Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, situated in the Central Hungary region. The city lies on the Danube, which divides its terrain, and operates as the administrative, economic, and academic heart of the country. Its higher education sector is particularly prominent, anchored by institutions such as Eötvös Loránd University, Semmelweis University, and Corvinus University of Budapest. The city is served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and Budaörs Airport.
Living in Budapest is more expensive than in the rest of Hungary, with property prices sitting well above the national average. The housing stock is distributed across several numbered districts, with the largest concentrations found in XIII. kerület and XIV. kerület. Prices vary significantly between these residential areas. While XIII. kerület and XI. kerület represent some of the more expensive districts with high volumes of housing, areas like VIII. kerület and IV. kerület offer much cheaper alternatives, where prices sit well below the city average.
