- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Budapest
- London
- Comparison
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 (£4.08) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,016 Ft (£2.89) | £5.92 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 710 Ft (£2.02) | £3.94 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Ft (£0.51) | £0.92 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 543 Ft (£1.54) | £2.40 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 507 Ft (£1.44) | £1.92 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 876 Ft (£2.49) | £3.54 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 304 Ft (£0.86) | £1.93 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 203 Ft (£0.58) | £2.92 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 129 Ft (£0.37) | £1.71 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,751 Ft (£4.98) | £7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 386 Ft (£1.10) | £1.80 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 230 Ft (£0.65) | £1.04 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 72% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 131,981 Ft (£375) | £3,093 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 159,749 Ft (£454) | £1,802 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,899 Ft (£136) | £150 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 159,025 Ft (£452) | £1,539 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 103,205 Ft (£293) | £1,024 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,253 Ft (£75) | £75 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,288 Ft (£18) | £21 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,030 Ft (£333) | £321 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,239 Ft (£69) | £78 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,502 Ft (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,438 Ft (£4.09) | £12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 0% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,262 Ft (£66) | £60 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,635 Ft (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,832 Ft (£68) | £67 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,268 Ft (£83) | £73 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 65% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,349,510 Ft (£18,045) | £17,250 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 335 Ft (£0.95) | £1.31 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,094 Ft (£26) | £130 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,900 Ft (£8) | £19 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,638 Ft (£4.66) | £3.81 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,004 Ft (£5.70) | £8 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,134 Ft (£32) | £68 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,321 Ft (£3.76) | £2.80 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 809 Ft (£2.30) | £1.89 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 784 Ft (£2.23) | £4.02 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 358 Ft (£1.02) | £1.85 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 596 Ft (£1.69) | £1.80 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,603 Ft (£7) | £18 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,673 Ft (£16) | £37 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,350 Ft (£10) | £24 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,816 Ft (£36) | £148 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,026 Ft (£17) | £50 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,596 Ft (£4.54) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 577 Ft (£1.64) | £2.52 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Ft (£0.71) | £3.80 | - 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 65,686 Ft (£187) | £157 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (£0.08) | £0.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,800 Ft (£48) | £51 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 581 Ft (£1.65) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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