Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 194% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (6,637 Ft) | 3,494 Ft | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (3,515 Ft) | 2,510 Ft | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (1,925 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 102% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 (569 Ft) | 484 Ft | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.91 (1,797 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (1,070 Ft) | 1,185 Ft | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (2,383 Ft) | 2,181 Ft | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (965 Ft) | 552 Ft | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (357 Ft) | 406 Ft | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (945 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 157% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (4,630 Ft) | 2,117 Ft | + 119% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (1,059 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (689 Ft) | 442 Ft | + 56% | |
Housing | + 327% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 327% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,060 (1,405,745 Ft) | 380,593 Ft | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,597 (1,652,250 Ft) | 260,271 Ft | + 535% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (91,722 Ft) | 48,702 Ft | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,829 (1,299,670 Ft) | 248,214 Ft | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,892 (1,787,681 Ft) | 196,550 Ft | + 810% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (94,320 Ft) | 32,900 Ft | + 187% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (11,705 Ft) | 5,397 Ft | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (190,053 Ft) | 127,018 Ft | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (53,339 Ft) | 36,307 Ft | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (2,532 Ft) | 4,364 Ft | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (8,005 Ft) | 3,436 Ft | + 133% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (36,859 Ft) | 27,083 Ft | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (17,254 Ft) | 12,246 Ft | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (42,202 Ft) | 29,068 Ft | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (46,803 Ft) | 36,175 Ft | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 306% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 306% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (13,353,557 Ft) | 10,220,400 Ft | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (661 Ft) | 633 Ft | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (81,328 Ft) | 9,770 Ft | + 732% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (8,910 Ft) | 4,549 Ft | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (2,697 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (4,428 Ft) | 3,907 Ft | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (35,104 Ft) | 20,594 Ft | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (3,107 Ft) | 1,930 Ft | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (991 Ft) | 1,121 Ft | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (2,542 Ft) | 1,261 Ft | + 102% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (1,364 Ft) | 1,161 Ft | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (810 Ft) | 1,067 Ft | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (8,797 Ft) | 4,782 Ft | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (21,687 Ft) | 12,133 Ft | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (12,300 Ft) | 5,015 Ft | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (142,205 Ft) | 19,561 Ft | + 627% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (34,903 Ft) | 16,821 Ft | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (6,151 Ft) | 2,396 Ft | + 157% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (1,743 Ft) | 941 Ft | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (3,292 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 312% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (269,564 Ft) | 260,222 Ft | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (50 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (26,635 Ft) | 18,237 Ft | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (7,072 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | + 240% | |
TOTAL | + 194% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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