Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary

Summary of cost of living in Budapest

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,938 (1,150,325 Ft)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,483 (580,708 Ft)
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Budapest
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
HUF USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 3,890 Ft ($10)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,970 Ft ($8)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,240 Ft ($3.17)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 422 Ft ($1.08)
12 eggs, large 1,179 Ft ($3.01)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 965 Ft ($2.46)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,047 Ft ($5.23)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 589 Ft ($1.50)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 361 Ft ($0.92)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 375 Ft ($0.96)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 3,198 Ft ($8)
2 liters of coca-cola 753 Ft ($1.92)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 346 Ft ($0.88)
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Housing Update prices
HUF USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 440,970 Ft ($1,126)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 338,233 Ft ($864)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 51,706 Ft ($132)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 250,129 Ft ($639)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 199,016 Ft ($508)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 32,028 Ft ($82)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 6,358 Ft ($16)
40” flat screen tv 129,933 Ft ($332)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 36,781 Ft ($94)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 5,117 Ft ($13)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 3,474 Ft ($9)
Clothes Update prices
HUF USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 26,392 Ft ($67)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 12,381 Ft ($32)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 31,970 Ft ($82)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 41,687 Ft ($106)
Transportation Update prices
HUF USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 9,737,730 Ft ($24,867)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 626 Ft ($1.60)
Monthly ticket public transport 9,156 Ft ($23)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 4,566 Ft ($12)
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Personal Care Update prices
HUF USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,153 Ft ($8)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 3,795 Ft ($10)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 19,478 Ft ($50)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 2,072 Ft ($5.29)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 1,030 Ft ($2.63)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,684 Ft ($4.30)
4 rolls of toilet paper 836 Ft ($2.13)
Tube of toothpaste 1,102 Ft ($2.81)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 5,715 Ft ($15)
Entertainment Update prices
HUF USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 9,933 Ft ($25)
2 tickets to the movies 4,834 Ft ($12)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 21,259 Ft ($54)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 14,168 Ft ($36)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 2,230 Ft ($5.70)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,265 Ft ($3.23)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 936 Ft ($2.39)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 246,766 Ft ($630)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 29 Ft ($0.07)
1 month of gym membership in business district 20,243 Ft ($52)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 2,188 Ft ($5.59)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 440 prices entered by 79 different people.
Latest price update: December 09, 2024

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