Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,051 Ft (£5.10) | £12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,689 Ft (£4.20) | £5.43 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 720 Ft (£1.79) | £3.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 248 Ft (£0.62) | £0.93 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 608 Ft (£1.51) | £2.39 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 569 Ft (£1.42) | £1.96 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 910 Ft (£2.26) | £3.47 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 322 Ft (£0.80) | £1.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 245 Ft (£0.61) | £1.30 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 256 Ft (£0.64) | £2.12 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,756 Ft (£4.36) | £7 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 417 Ft (£1.04) | £1.64 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Ft (£0.39) | £1.11 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 284,770 Ft (£708) | £1,100 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 214,761 Ft (£534) | £870 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,136 Ft (£117) | £170 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 209,641 Ft (£521) | £599 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,396 Ft (£366) | £624 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,393 Ft (£73) | £126 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,674 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,720 Ft (£308) | £386 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,467 Ft (£61) | £107 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,154 Ft (£5.35) | £6 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,428 Ft (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,106 Ft (£55) | £62 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,682 Ft (£24) | £30 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,038 Ft (£62) | £66 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,038 Ft (£67) | £69 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,186,530 Ft (£15,378) | £18,131 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 390 Ft (£0.97) | £1.24 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,565 Ft (£24) | £66 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,117 Ft (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,201 Ft (£5.47) | £2.95 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,688 Ft (£7) | £4.55 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,471 Ft (£33) | £62 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,169 Ft (£2.91) | £2.75 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 838 Ft (£2.08) | £1.30 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 771 Ft (£1.92) | £3.71 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 434 Ft (£1.08) | £1.73 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 436 Ft (£1.08) | £1.64 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,083 Ft (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,293 Ft (£18) | £33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,606 Ft (£9) | £18 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,673 Ft (£36) | £66 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,123 Ft (£33) | £58 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,909 Ft (£4.75) | £8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 689 Ft (£1.71) | £2.90 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 548 Ft (£1.36) | £3.86 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 142,179 Ft (£353) | £389 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,923 Ft (£32) | £36 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,395 Ft (£3.47) | £9 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,500 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,069 (832,517 Ft) in Budapest.
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