Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Budapest | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,348 Ft (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,056 Ft (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,328 Ft (€3.30) | €4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 535 Ft (€1.33) | €1.93 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,248 Ft (€3.10) | €3.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,277 Ft (€3.17) | €2.52 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,117 Ft (€5.26) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 772 Ft (€1.92) | €1.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 435 Ft (€1.08) | €0.94 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 456 Ft (€1.13) | €1.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,539 Ft (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 883 Ft (€2.19) | €2.35 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 368 Ft (€0.91) | €1.43 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Budapest | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 544,788 Ft (€1,353) | €2,167 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 342,574 Ft (€851) | €1,298 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,852 Ft (€134) | €247 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 333,973 Ft (€829) | €1,437 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 251,130 Ft (€624) | €776 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,668 Ft (€106) | €141 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,511 Ft (€21) | €26 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,212 Ft (€331) | €395 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,737 Ft (€91) | €120 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,133 Ft (€13) | €10 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,218 Ft (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Budapest | Limassol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,856 Ft (€79) | €68 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,850 Ft (€37) | €41 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,258 Ft (€75) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,629 Ft (€103) | €118 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 20% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Budapest | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,837,900 Ft (€26,913) | €19,720 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 636 Ft (€1.58) | €1.51 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,509 Ft (€24) | €43 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,609 Ft (€11) | €17 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 4% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Budapest | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,212 Ft (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,197 Ft (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,377 Ft (€61) | €49 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,297 Ft (€5.70) | €5.72 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,339 Ft (€3.32) | €3.68 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,414 Ft (€3.51) | €4.58 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,054 Ft (€2.62) | €2.30 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,191 Ft (€2.96) | €2.04 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,883 Ft (€15) | €17 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Budapest | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,431 Ft (€33) | €42 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,891 Ft (€15) | €17 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,367 Ft (€51) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,243 Ft (€50) | €73 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,640 Ft (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,359 Ft (€3.37) | €4.09 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,079 Ft (€2.68) | €3.84 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 251,379 Ft (€624) | €553 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (€0.08) | €0.11 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,194 Ft (€50) | €73 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,299 Ft (€5.71) | €4.88 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 675 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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