Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 51% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Budapest | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,455 Ft (356₴) | 290₴ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (258₴) | 155₴ | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (102₴) | 71₴ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (52₴) | 35₴ | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (123₴) | 71₴ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (133₴) | 74₴ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,251 Ft (232₴) | 164₴ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 537 Ft (55₴) | 25₴ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (41₴) | 13₴ | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 Ft (37₴) | 30₴ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (209₴) | 286₴ | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 565 Ft (58₴) | 40₴ | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 456 Ft (47₴) | 20₴ | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Budapest | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,836 Ft (39,415₴) | 25,720₴ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262,418 Ft (27,017₴) | 18,757₴ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,378 Ft (6,525₴) | 3,482₴ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,881 Ft (21,402₴) | 22,654₴ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 156,748 Ft (16,138₴) | 13,258₴ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,606 Ft (3,872₴) | 2,103₴ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,149 Ft (530₴) | 188₴ | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (13,443₴) | 9,363₴ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (3,651₴) | 3,519₴ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (416₴) | 346₴ | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (292₴) | 252₴ | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Budapest | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (2,941₴) | 2,052₴ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (1,268₴) | 1,225₴ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (2,994₴) | 3,124₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (3,501₴) | 2,882₴ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 59% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Budapest | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (1,050,248₴) | 791,765₴ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (66₴) | 51₴ | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (982₴) | 437₴ | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,484 Ft (462₴) | 232₴ | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 121% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Budapest | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (317₴) | 173₴ | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (425₴) | 156₴ | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (2,178₴) | 540₴ | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (185₴) | 59₴ | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (112₴) | 62₴ | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (111₴) | 83₴ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (69₴) | 41₴ | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft (101₴) | 61₴ | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (483₴) | 160₴ | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 86% more expensive than in Kyiv (Ukraine) | ||||
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| Budapest | Kyiv | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft (1,337₴) | 493₴ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (518₴) | 282₴ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (1,756₴) | 1,340₴ | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft (1,737₴) | 1,240₴ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (335₴) | 151₴ | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (80₴) | 42₴ | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (80₴) | 50₴ | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (26,155₴) | 14,497₴ | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (3.15₴) | 0.98₴ | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (1,875₴) | 1,166₴ | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft (208₴) | 67₴ | + 209% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,445 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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