Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (44 lei) | 47 lei | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (32 lei) | 32 lei | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 484 Ft (6 lei) | 8 lei | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (28 lei) | 24 lei | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (7 lei) | 5.45 lei | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (5.13 lei) | 4.57 lei | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (4.65 lei) | 5.42 lei | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (27 lei) | 29 lei | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (5.59 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 60% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 26% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 380,593 Ft (4,816 lei) | 3,952 lei | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (3,293 lei) | 2,397 lei | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (616 lei) | 681 lei | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 248,214 Ft (3,141 lei) | 2,249 lei | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 196,550 Ft (2,487 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,900 Ft (416 lei) | 336 lei | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,397 Ft (68 lei) | 36 lei | + 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | 127,018 Ft (1,607 lei) | 1,402 lei | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (459 lei) | 594 lei | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,364 Ft (55 lei) | 45 lei | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (43 lei) | 44 lei | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (343 lei) | 333 lei | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (155 lei) | 192 lei | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (368 lei) | 389 lei | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,175 Ft (458 lei) | 422 lei | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (129,329 lei) | 115,205 lei | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,770 Ft (124 lei) | 91 lei | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,549 Ft (58 lei) | 27 lei | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 11% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (41 lei) | 29 lei | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (49 lei) | 31 lei | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (261 lei) | 251 lei | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (24 lei) | 24 lei | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (16 lei) | 24 lei | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (15 lei) | 7 lei | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (13 lei) | 17 lei | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (61 lei) | 60 lei | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (154 lei) | 136 lei | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (63 lei) | 64 lei | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (248 lei) | 170 lei | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (213 lei) | 197 lei | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (30 lei) | 34 lei | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (3,293 lei) | 3,935 lei | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (0.38 lei) | 0.47 lei | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,237 Ft (231 lei) | 198 lei | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,083 Ft (26 lei) | 24 lei | + 10% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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