Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,231 Ft ($12) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,662 Ft ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,024 Ft ($2.85) | $4.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft ($1.32) | $1.32 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,256 Ft ($3.49) | $5.72 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 999 Ft ($2.78) | $3.51 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,112 Ft ($5.87) | $5.89 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 604 Ft ($1.68) | $3.72 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 415 Ft ($1.15) | $1.81 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 402 Ft ($1.12) | $4.78 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,211 Ft ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 692 Ft ($1.92) | $3.29 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 284 Ft ($0.79) | $2.54 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 66% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 418,793 Ft ($1,164) | $3,100 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,848 Ft ($850) | $2,505 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,661 Ft ($132) | $313 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 262,792 Ft ($731) | $3,008 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,877 Ft ($550) | $1,756 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,536 Ft ($146) | $181 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,387 Ft ($18) | $55 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,172 Ft ($376) | $377 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,984 Ft ($100) | $160 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,392 Ft ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,694 Ft ($10) | $33 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,826 Ft ($77) | $67 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,358 Ft ($34) | $47 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,937 Ft ($92) | $100 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,595 Ft ($102) | $136 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,548,800 Ft ($29,323) | $27,397 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Ft ($1.80) | $1.36 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,526 Ft ($26) | $64 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,313 Ft ($12) | $16 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,622 Ft ($10) | $13 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,627 Ft ($60) | $173 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,095 Ft ($5.82) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 Ft ($2.90) | $5.32 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,690 Ft ($4.70) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 866 Ft ($2.41) | $4.87 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft ($3.19) | $2.22 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,151 Ft ($14) | $34 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,355 Ft ($29) | $70 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,665 Ft ($13) | $36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,135 Ft ($48) | $189 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,326 Ft ($45) | $138 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,450 Ft ($7) | $20 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,008 Ft ($2.80) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 811 Ft ($2.25) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 233,731 Ft ($650) | $504 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft ($0.08) | $0.49 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,507 Ft ($54) | $69 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,184 Ft ($6) | $12 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 720 prices entered by 150 different people.
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