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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Hungary

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Hungary by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Switzerland vs. Hungary - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of Hungary is 125% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

390 474 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 327 ft
Kékes

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

Switzerland vs. Hungary - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.0 years in Hungary.

83.0 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 43.6 years in Hungary.

42.7 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.29% in Hungary.

0.65%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.1% in Hungary.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Hungary the primary language is Hungarian.

german, french, italian
hungarian

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Hungary, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 45/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Hungary: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Hungary has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Hungary - May, June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B41 USD - 50 USD
T85 USD - 115 USD

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