Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,348 Ft (£9) | £13 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,056 Ft (£7) | £6 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,328 Ft (£2.89) | £3.87 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 535 Ft (£1.16) | £1.20 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,248 Ft (£2.71) | £3.27 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,277 Ft (£2.77) | £1.99 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,117 Ft (£4.60) | £5.27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 772 Ft (£1.68) | £2.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 435 Ft (£0.94) | £1.03 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 456 Ft (£0.99) | £2.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,539 Ft (£8) | £9 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 883 Ft (£1.92) | £1.79 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 368 Ft (£0.80) | £1.34 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 544,788 Ft (£1,184) | £975 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 342,574 Ft (£744) | £832 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,877 Ft (£113) | £297 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 333,973 Ft (£726) | £624 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 251,130 Ft (£546) | £475 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,668 Ft (£93) | £125 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,511 Ft (£18) | £25 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,212 Ft (£289) | £418 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,737 Ft (£80) | £129 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,842 Ft (£11) | £7 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,218 Ft (£9) | £13 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,856 Ft (£69) | £69 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,687 Ft (£32) | £37 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,258 Ft (£66) | £99 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,629 Ft (£90) | £52 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,294,200 Ft (£22,369) | £17,412 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 624 Ft (£1.36) | £1.52 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,430 Ft (£20) | £67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 7,028 Ft (£15) | £18 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,212 Ft (£7) | £2.31 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,197 Ft (£9) | £5.75 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,377 Ft (£53) | £94 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,297 Ft (£4.99) | £2.46 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,339 Ft (£2.91) | £1.57 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,414 Ft (£3.07) | £4.18 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,054 Ft (£2.29) | £2.17 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,093 Ft (£2.38) | £1.68 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,883 Ft (£13) | £13 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,431 Ft (£29) | £61 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,891 Ft (£13) | £13 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,367 Ft (£44) | £83 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,243 Ft (£44) | £72 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,640 Ft (£5.74) | £7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,359 Ft (£2.95) | £3.57 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,079 Ft (£2.35) | £4.42 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 217,544 Ft (£473) | £502 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (£0.07) | £0.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,194 Ft (£44) | £50 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,335 Ft (£5.07) | £11 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 616 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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