Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 50% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 71% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,047 Ft) | 3,494 Ft | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (3,768 Ft) | 2,510 Ft | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (2,786 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 192% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (589 Ft) | 484 Ft | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.27 (2,072 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (1,484 Ft) | 1,185 Ft | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,929 Ft) | 2,181 Ft | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 (1,199 Ft) | 552 Ft | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (937 Ft) | 406 Ft | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (478 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,857 Ft) | 2,117 Ft | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (967 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (780 Ft) | 442 Ft | + 77% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 71% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,675 (658,806 Ft) | 380,593 Ft | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,225 (481,662 Ft) | 260,271 Ft | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (117,848 Ft) | 48,702 Ft | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €982 (386,334 Ft) | 248,214 Ft | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (267,993 Ft) | 196,550 Ft | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (34,932 Ft) | 32,900 Ft | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (11,463 Ft) | 5,397 Ft | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | €523 (205,596 Ft) | 127,018 Ft | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (45,808 Ft) | 36,307 Ft | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (5,478 Ft) | 4,364 Ft | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (6,484 Ft) | 3,436 Ft | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 21% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (35,890 Ft) | 27,083 Ft | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (14,229 Ft) | 12,246 Ft | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (34,014 Ft) | 29,068 Ft | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (39,824 Ft) | 36,175 Ft | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 43% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,495 (10,811,655 Ft) | 10,220,400 Ft | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (682 Ft) | 633 Ft | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (18,566 Ft) | 9,770 Ft | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (6,712 Ft) | 4,549 Ft | + 48% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 36% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (4,195 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,900 Ft) | 3,907 Ft | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €133 (52,134 Ft) | 20,594 Ft | + 153% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (2,017 Ft) | 1,930 Ft | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (1,140 Ft) | 1,121 Ft | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (1,176 Ft) | 1,261 Ft | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (623 Ft) | 1,161 Ft | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (912 Ft) | 1,067 Ft | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (8,728 Ft) | 4,782 Ft | + 83% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 18% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (15,049 Ft) | 12,133 Ft | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (8,571 Ft) | 5,015 Ft | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €181 (71,331 Ft) | 19,561 Ft | + 265% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (25,262 Ft) | 16,821 Ft | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,102 Ft) | 2,396 Ft | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (1,473 Ft) | 941 Ft | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (1,934 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (178,953 Ft) | 260,222 Ft | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (22 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (12,288 Ft) | 18,237 Ft | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (2,379 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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