- 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 (£4.08) | £15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,016 Ft (£2.88) | £5.50 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 709 Ft (£2.01) | £3.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Ft (£0.51) | £0.81 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 614 Ft (£1.74) | £2.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 504 Ft (£1.43) | £1.37 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 876 Ft (£2.49) | £4.65 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 347 Ft (£0.98) | £1.77 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 209 Ft (£0.59) | £0.79 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 129 Ft (£0.37) | £1.64 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,755 Ft (£4.98) | £7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 385 Ft (£1.09) | £1.76 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 230 Ft (£0.65) | £0.76 | - 15% | |
| 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 (£375) | £1,307 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 171,690 Ft (£487) | £1,091 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,029 Ft (£116) | £181 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 160,579 Ft (£456) | £686 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,213 Ft (£321) | £568 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,593 Ft (£81) | £117 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,288 Ft (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 122,503 Ft (£348) | £356 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,807 Ft (£73) | £79 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,429 Ft (£7) | £8 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,943 Ft (£5.51) | £12 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 0% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,396 Ft (£64) | £67 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,586 Ft (£30) | £32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,742 Ft (£67) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,427 Ft (£81) | £64 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,677,530 Ft (£16,114) | £17,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 335 Ft (£0.95) | £1.14 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,094 Ft (£26) | £60 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,012 Ft (£9) | £18 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,826 Ft (£5.18) | £3.17 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,426 Ft (£7) | £5.88 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,192 Ft (£32) | £61 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,112 Ft (£3.16) | £2.60 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 823 Ft (£2.34) | £1.39 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 781 Ft (£2.22) | £3.06 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 369 Ft (£1.05) | £1.57 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (£1.53) | £1.96 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,732 Ft (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,893 Ft (£17) | £36 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,338 Ft (£9) | £18 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,731 Ft (£36) | £68 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,026 Ft (£17) | £56 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,581 Ft (£4.49) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 582 Ft (£1.65) | £2.76 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Ft (£0.70) | £4.24 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 161,785 Ft (£459) | £401 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,650 Ft (£50) | £37 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 581 Ft (£1.65) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,057 prices entered by 438 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00284
GBP
/
HUF
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,219
(781,706 Ft)
in Budapest.
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