Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 75% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,438 Ft) | 3,890 Ft | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (5,393 Ft) | 2,970 Ft | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (2,682 Ft) | 1,240 Ft | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (546 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (1,819 Ft) | 1,179 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.31 (1,372 Ft) | 965 Ft | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,535 Ft) | 2,047 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (1,074 Ft) | 589 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (673 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (442 Ft) | 375 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,022 Ft) | 3,198 Ft | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (763 Ft) | 753 Ft | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.72 (1,126 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 130% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,520 (1,044,259 Ft) | 440,970 Ft | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,836 (761,017 Ft) | 338,233 Ft | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (116,714 Ft) | 51,587 Ft | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,545 (640,313 Ft) | 250,129 Ft | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,124 (465,678 Ft) | 199,016 Ft | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (68,089 Ft) | 32,028 Ft | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (15,944 Ft) | 6,358 Ft | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (179,681 Ft) | 129,933 Ft | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (47,410 Ft) | 36,781 Ft | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,194 Ft) | 5,117 Ft | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (7,827 Ft) | 3,474 Ft | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (39,602 Ft) | 26,392 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (15,169 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (41,715 Ft) | 31,970 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (58,936 Ft) | 41,687 Ft | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,374 (11,758,742 Ft) | 9,737,730 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (753 Ft) | 626 Ft | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (22,390 Ft) | 9,156 Ft | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (8,703 Ft) | 4,566 Ft | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,968 Ft) | 3,153 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,947 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (28,765 Ft) | 19,478 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (1,658 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (957 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (1,326 Ft) | 1,684 Ft | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (758 Ft) | 836 Ft | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (561 Ft) | 1,102 Ft | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (10,938 Ft) | 5,715 Ft | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (20,584 Ft) | 9,933 Ft | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (10,010 Ft) | 4,834 Ft | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (61,617 Ft) | 21,259 Ft | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (26,234 Ft) | 14,168 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (5,195 Ft) | 2,230 Ft | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 (2,038 Ft) | 1,265 Ft | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (1,729 Ft) | 936 Ft | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (210,840 Ft) | 246,766 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (50 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (26,226 Ft) | 20,243 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (3,591 Ft) | 2,188 Ft | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 82% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 699 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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