- Cost of Living
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- United Kingdom
- Budapest
- London
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Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary compared to London, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,436 Ft (£3.85) | £10 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,016 Ft (£2.73) | £6 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 715 Ft (£1.92) | £3.94 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Ft (£0.48) | £0.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 634 Ft (£1.70) | £2.40 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 512 Ft (£1.37) | £1.92 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 876 Ft (£2.35) | £3.54 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 355 Ft (£0.95) | £1.93 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 212 Ft (£0.57) | £2.92 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 129 Ft (£0.35) | £1.71 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,684 Ft (£4.52) | £7 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 385 Ft (£1.03) | £1.86 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 230 Ft (£0.62) | £1.04 | - 41% | |
| 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 (£354) | £3,093 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 177,182 Ft (£476) | £1,802 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,163 Ft (£110) | £150 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,950 Ft (£440) | £1,539 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 114,913 Ft (£308) | £1,024 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,969 Ft (£78) | £75 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,288 Ft (£17) | £21 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,516 Ft (£323) | £344 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,213 Ft (£68) | £101 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,392 Ft (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,004 Ft (£5.38) | £12 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 6% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,151 Ft (£57) | £60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,293 Ft (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,721 Ft (£61) | £67 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,218 Ft (£76) | £73 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 68% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,572,140 Ft (£14,956) | £17,250 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 335 Ft (£0.90) | £1.31 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,094 Ft (£24) | £130 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,003 Ft (£8) | £20 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 37% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,955 Ft (£5.25) | £3.46 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,327 Ft (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,199 Ft (£30) | £71 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 986 Ft (£2.65) | £3.41 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 836 Ft (£2.24) | £1.83 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 793 Ft (£2.13) | £3.72 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 385 Ft (£1.03) | £1.76 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 477 Ft (£1.28) | £1.83 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,968 Ft (£8) | £17 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,397 Ft (£17) | £36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,371 Ft (£9) | £24 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,111 Ft (£35) | £154 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,026 Ft (£16) | £50 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,584 Ft (£4.25) | £12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 617 Ft (£1.66) | £2.52 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Ft (£0.67) | £3.80 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 157,473 Ft (£423) | £419 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (£0.07) | £0.12 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,346 Ft (£41) | £51 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 581 Ft (£1.56) | £9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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