- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Budapest
- London
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Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary compared to London, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,436 Ft (£3.95) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,016 Ft (£2.79) | £5.99 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 729 Ft (£2.00) | £3.94 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Ft (£0.49) | £0.99 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 634 Ft (£1.74) | £2.40 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 560 Ft (£1.54) | £1.92 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 876 Ft (£2.41) | £3.54 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 376 Ft (£1.03) | £1.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (£0.56) | £2.92 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 129 Ft (£0.36) | £1.71 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,795 Ft (£4.93) | £7 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 390 Ft (£1.07) | £1.89 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 230 Ft (£0.63) | £1.04 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 71% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 131,981 Ft (£363) | £3,093 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 184,543 Ft (£507) | £1,802 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,989 Ft (£118) | £150 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,382 Ft (£457) | £1,539 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 115,365 Ft (£317) | £1,024 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,484 Ft (£76) | £75 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,288 Ft (£17) | £21 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 122,354 Ft (£336) | £360 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,189 Ft (£69) | £107 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,371 Ft (£7) | £7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,741 Ft (£4.78) | £13 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 0% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,774 Ft (£60) | £60 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,793 Ft (£32) | £32 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,401 Ft (£62) | £67 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,969 Ft (£77) | £73 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 67% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,688,530 Ft (£15,634) | £17,250 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 335 Ft (£0.92) | £1.31 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,094 Ft (£25) | £130 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,165 Ft (£9) | £16 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,938 Ft (£5.33) | £3.59 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,690 Ft (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,489 Ft (£34) | £66 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,173 Ft (£3.22) | £3.89 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 852 Ft (£2.34) | £1.70 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 792 Ft (£2.18) | £3.77 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 376 Ft (£1.03) | £1.85 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 554 Ft (£1.52) | £1.87 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,104 Ft (£9) | £16 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,102 Ft (£20) | £35 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,460 Ft (£10) | £24 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,140 Ft (£39) | £162 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,026 Ft (£17) | £50 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,629 Ft (£4.48) | £12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (£1.78) | £2.52 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Ft (£0.68) | £3.80 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,612 Ft (£414) | £415 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (£0.07) | £0.12 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,196 Ft (£42) | £51 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 581 Ft (£1.60) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
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