- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Budapest
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,436 Ft (£4.21) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,016 Ft (£2.98) | £5.50 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (£2.06) | £3.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Ft (£0.53) | £0.80 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 542 Ft (£1.59) | £2.15 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 493 Ft (£1.45) | £1.42 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 876 Ft (£2.57) | £4.91 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Ft (£0.88) | £1.69 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 213 Ft (£0.62) | £0.84 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 129 Ft (£0.38) | £1.64 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,721 Ft (£5.04) | £7 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 387 Ft (£1.13) | £1.80 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 230 Ft (£0.67) | £0.71 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 131,981 Ft (£387) | £1,307 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 161,702 Ft (£474) | £1,091 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,959 Ft (£126) | £186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,788 Ft (£465) | £686 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 105,183 Ft (£308) | £568 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,515 Ft (£78) | £154 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,288 Ft (£18) | £22 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 114,768 Ft (£336) | £351 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,437 Ft (£75) | £80 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,464 Ft (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,422 Ft (£4.17) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,131 Ft (£68) | £67 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,380 Ft (£30) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,200 Ft (£71) | £60 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,307 Ft (£89) | £64 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,170,230 Ft (£18,086) | £17,989 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 335 Ft (£0.98) | £1.14 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,094 Ft (£27) | £60 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,919 Ft (£9) | £18 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,624 Ft (£4.76) | £3.17 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,004 Ft (£5.88) | £5.88 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,939 Ft (£32) | £73 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,348 Ft (£3.95) | £2.55 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 813 Ft (£2.38) | £1.49 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 792 Ft (£2.32) | £3.50 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 368 Ft (£1.08) | £1.63 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 593 Ft (£1.74) | £1.96 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,546 Ft (£7) | £14 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,378 Ft (£16) | £36 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,317 Ft (£10) | £18 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,840 Ft (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,026 Ft (£18) | £56 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,642 Ft (£4.81) | £7 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 578 Ft (£1.69) | £2.76 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Ft (£0.73) | £3.65 | - 80% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 65,677 Ft (£193) | £122 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,921 Ft (£50) | £37 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 581 Ft (£1.70) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,966 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,295
(782,835 Ft)
in Budapest.
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