Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 123% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 100% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,348 Ft (руб 995) | руб 401 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,056 Ft (руб 699) | руб 322 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,328 Ft (руб 304) | руб 175 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 535 Ft (руб 122) | руб 76 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,248 Ft (руб 286) | руб 113 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,277 Ft (руб 292) | руб 153 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,117 Ft (руб 485) | руб 378 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 772 Ft (руб 177) | руб 102 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 435 Ft (руб 99) | руб 38 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 456 Ft (руб 104) | руб 69 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,539 Ft (руб 810) | руб 597 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 883 Ft (руб 202) | руб 124 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 368 Ft (руб 84) | руб 27 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 212% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 544,788 Ft (руб 124,712) | руб 38,419 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 342,574 Ft (руб 78,421) | руб 24,855 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,852 Ft (руб 12,328) | руб 6,083 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 333,973 Ft (руб 76,452) | руб 19,940 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 251,130 Ft (руб 57,488) | руб 13,661 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,668 Ft (руб 9,768) | руб 3,095 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,511 Ft (руб 1,948) | руб 434 | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,212 Ft (руб 30,495) | руб 22,963 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,737 Ft (руб 8,410) | руб 4,467 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,133 Ft (руб 1,175) | руб 399 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,218 Ft (руб 966) | руб 642 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 118% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,856 Ft (руб 7,292) | руб 2,436 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,850 Ft (руб 3,399) | руб 1,969 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,258 Ft (руб 6,926) | руб 3,973 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,629 Ft (руб 9,530) | руб 3,702 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 112% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,837,900 Ft (руб 2,480,991) | руб 1,268,460 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 636 Ft (руб 146) | руб 52 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,509 Ft (руб 2,177) | руб 1,215 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,609 Ft (руб 1,055) | руб 289 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 156% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,212 Ft (руб 735) | руб 331 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,197 Ft (руб 961) | руб 539 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,377 Ft (руб 5,580) | руб 1,365 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,297 Ft (руб 526) | руб 201 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,339 Ft (руб 306) | руб 142 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,414 Ft (руб 324) | руб 190 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,054 Ft (руб 241) | руб 76 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,191 Ft (руб 273) | руб 90 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,883 Ft (руб 1,347) | руб 293 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 69% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,431 Ft (руб 3,075) | руб 1,375 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,891 Ft (руб 1,349) | руб 559 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,367 Ft (руб 4,662) | руб 3,330 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,243 Ft (руб 4,634) | руб 2,823 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,640 Ft (руб 604) | руб 252 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,359 Ft (руб 311) | руб 123 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,079 Ft (руб 247) | руб 176 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 251,379 Ft (руб 57,545) | руб 33,208 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (руб 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,194 Ft (руб 4,623) | руб 2,562 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,300 Ft (руб 526) | руб 128 | + 312% | |
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TOTAL | + 123% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 631 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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