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Elek
City in Békés, Hungary
Overview
Elek is a peaceful small town in Békés County near the Hungarian-Romanian border. Renowned for its relaxed rural charm, local traditions, and historical buildings, Elek offers a glimpse into everyday life in southeastern Hungary.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Hungary
County
Békés
Population
4,231
Time Zone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.53°, 21.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$875
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$650
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-23.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
622 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
ARW
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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