Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 63% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (£8) | £16 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (£5.63) | £8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (£2.14) | £5.01 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (£1.13) | £1.16 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (£2.77) | £3.90 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (£2.66) | £2.64 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (£4.89) | £5.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (£1.24) | £1.54 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (£0.91) | £0.72 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (£0.82) | £2.02 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (£4.75) | £10 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (£1.35) | £2.44 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (£0.99) | £1.40 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 72% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,995 Ft (£859) | £3,641 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (£584) | £2,580 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (£109) | £236 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,682 Ft (£473) | £2,186 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 158,372 Ft (£355) | £1,714 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (£74) | £153 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (£11) | £32 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (£282) | £263 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (£81) | £67 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (£11) | £5.85 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (£8) | £15 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (£61) | £81 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (£27) | £39 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (£65) | £88 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (£77) | £102 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 75% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (£22,928) | £29,475 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 Ft (£1.44) | £1.44 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,700 Ft (£22) | £177 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,519 Ft (£10) | £21 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (£7) | £5.25 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (£9) | £10 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (£46) | £82 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (£4.33) | £3.78 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (£2.51) | £1.64 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (£2.83) | £4.23 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (£2.61) | £2.44 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (£2.39) | £2.10 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (£11) | £16 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 43% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Budapest | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (£27) | £40 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (£11) | £28 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (£44) | £169 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (£38) | £78 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (£5.38) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (£2.11) | £3.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (£1.79) | £6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (£584) | £543 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,237 Ft (£41) | £58 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,047 Ft (£4.59) | £15 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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