Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 183% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| London | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (7,403 Ft) | 4,128 Ft | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (3,553 Ft) | 2,686 Ft | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.63 (1,726 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.10 (521 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.99 (1,898 Ft) | 1,300 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.19 (1,039 Ft) | 1,129 Ft | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.33 (2,061 Ft) | 2,321 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (939 Ft) | 670 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (377 Ft) | 442 Ft | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (870 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (5,123 Ft) | 2,656 Ft | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.28 (1,086 Ft) | 759 Ft | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.28 (610 Ft) | 302 Ft | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 283% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| London | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,246 (2,018,842 Ft) | 458,917 Ft | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,636 (1,729,059 Ft) | 317,947 Ft | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £143 (68,196 Ft) | 47,059 Ft | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,975 (1,414,792 Ft) | 250,129 Ft | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,733 (823,927 Ft) | 205,642 Ft | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (64,569 Ft) | 32,601 Ft | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (13,537 Ft) | 6,823 Ft | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £249 (118,248 Ft) | 130,168 Ft | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £103 (48,853 Ft) | 34,989 Ft | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.92 (2,815 Ft) | 4,888 Ft | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (5,848 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| London | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £76 (36,128 Ft) | 23,355 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (16,896 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £86 (40,751 Ft) | 28,278 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (46,167 Ft) | 40,766 Ft | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 322% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 322% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,424 (13,516,185 Ft) | 9,392,060 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (680 Ft) | 626 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £164 (77,941 Ft) | 9,186 Ft | + 748% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (10,269 Ft) | 4,377 Ft | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.22 (1,058 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (3,163 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (26,152 Ft) | 18,761 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 (1,724 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.03 (965 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.04 (2,398 Ft) | 1,298 Ft | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (1,011 Ft) | 836 Ft | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.06 (978 Ft) | 1,052 Ft | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (7,225 Ft) | 6,019 Ft | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| London | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £45 (21,598 Ft) | 11,875 Ft | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (12,535 Ft) | 5,420 Ft | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £117 (55,613 Ft) | 19,211 Ft | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £77 (36,687 Ft) | 15,944 Ft | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (5,932 Ft) | 2,120 Ft | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.68 (1,748 Ft) | 1,285 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (3,340 Ft) | 956 Ft | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 (189,311 Ft) | 255,805 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (55 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (22,560 Ft) | 21,291 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (7,181 Ft) | 2,178 Ft | + 230% | |
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TOTAL | + 183% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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