Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary

Summary of cost of living in Budapest

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,076,723 Ft
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 509,970 Ft
  • Cost of living in Budapest is more expensive than in 67% of cities in Eastern Europe (6 out of 15)
  • Cost of living in Budapest is cheaper than in 80% of cities in the World (171 out of 214)
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List of prices in Budapest
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 3,486 Ft
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,646 Ft
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 955 Ft
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 491 Ft
12 eggs, large 1,237 Ft
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,165 Ft
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,202 Ft
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 516 Ft
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 400 Ft
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 361 Ft
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 2,668 Ft
2 liters of coca-cola 600 Ft
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 298 Ft
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 382,974 Ft
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 261,390 Ft
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 48,447 Ft
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 210,305 Ft
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 157,519 Ft
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 33,145 Ft
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 4,689 Ft
40” flat screen tv 125,839 Ft
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 36,307 Ft
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 4,683 Ft
Hourly rate for cleaning help 3,436 Ft
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 27,646 Ft
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 12,246 Ft
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 29,068 Ft
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 34,390 Ft
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 9,546,220 Ft
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 635 Ft
Monthly ticket public transport 9,652 Ft
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 4,517 Ft
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,276 Ft
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 3,907 Ft
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 20,594 Ft
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,930 Ft
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 1,121 Ft
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,261 Ft
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,161 Ft
Tube of toothpaste 1,067 Ft
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 4,782 Ft
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 12,133 Ft
2 tickets to the movies 5,100 Ft
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 19,561 Ft
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 16,821 Ft
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 2,886 Ft
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 941 Ft
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 800 Ft
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 294,804 Ft
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 28 Ft
1 month of gym membership in business district 18,474 Ft
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 2,043 Ft
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,070 prices entered by 115 different people.
Latest price update: September 30, 2023

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Budapest position in our World Ranking

the world
171st
out of 214
eastern europe
6th
out of 15

Cheapest and most expensive products in Budapest compared to other cities:

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