- 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 (£4.11) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,016 Ft (£2.91) | £5.95 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 708 Ft (£2.02) | £3.94 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Ft (£0.51) | £0.94 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 566 Ft (£1.62) | £2.40 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 486 Ft (£1.39) | £1.92 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 876 Ft (£2.51) | £3.54 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 299 Ft (£0.85) | £1.93 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Ft (£0.61) | £2.92 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 129 Ft (£0.37) | £1.71 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,789 Ft (£5.11) | £7 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (£1.11) | £1.78 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 230 Ft (£0.66) | £1.04 | - 37% | |
| 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 (£377) | £3,093 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,756 Ft (£465) | £1,802 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,094 Ft (£123) | £150 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,404 Ft (£453) | £1,539 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,498 Ft (£319) | £1,024 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,587 Ft (£82) | £75 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,288 Ft (£18) | £21 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 115,818 Ft (£331) | £305 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,632 Ft (£73) | £83 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,483 Ft (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,727 Ft (£4.94) | £12 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 0% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,705 Ft (£65) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,544 Ft (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,716 Ft (£68) | £67 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,931 Ft (£86) | £73 | + 17% | |
| 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 | 5,982,550 Ft (£17,104) | £17,250 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 335 Ft (£0.96) | £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) | 2,919 Ft (£8) | £19 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 36% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,703 Ft (£4.87) | £3.49 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,115 Ft (£6) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,484 Ft (£30) | £69 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,240 Ft (£3.54) | £2.68 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 809 Ft (£2.31) | £1.91 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 801 Ft (£2.29) | £3.55 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 376 Ft (£1.08) | £1.81 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 572 Ft (£1.64) | £1.89 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,505 Ft (£7) | £18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 46% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,329 Ft (£15) | £35 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,288 Ft (£9) | £24 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,224 Ft (£35) | £145 | - 76% | |
| 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 | 1,616 Ft (£4.62) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 562 Ft (£1.61) | £2.52 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Ft (£0.71) | £3.80 | - 81% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 163,065 Ft (£466) | £442 | + 5% | |
| 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 | 16,953 Ft (£48) | £51 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 581 Ft (£1.66) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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