The Quality of Life Panel Research
in Nyíregyháza (2008-2018) has been examining the
changes in allowances. Similarly to the national data, there
is a decrease in household allowance, the allowance for
economically active people, and the number of people getting
allowances. This study examines whether these tendencies
are the same in two segregated areas, the Husar and
Eastern settlements in Nyíregyháza, since here the residents
are in a more disadvantageous position which stems from
their education attainment, housing conditions, employment
and related financial situation. Although the rate of those
who live and get allowance is higher than that of the city
dwellers, despite being entitled to allowances fewer people
have applied for them. In this study we examine the underlying
reasons by analysing our sample through social and
economic characteristics, and along their changing attitude
towards allowances.