Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 56% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% 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 | 3,479 Ft ($10) | $23 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft ($2.87) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft ($1.41) | $1.17 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft ($3.44) | $5.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft ($3.73) | $4.26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,182 Ft ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 548 Ft ($1.58) | $4.80 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft ($1.15) | $1.97 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft ($1.04) | $5.26 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft ($5.87) | $19 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 583 Ft ($1.68) | $3.06 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 Ft ($1.29) | $1.78 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 70% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 381,102 Ft ($1,100) | $3,937 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 258,214 Ft ($745) | $2,890 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,290 Ft ($142) | $173 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,424 Ft ($601) | $2,492 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,734 Ft ($449) | $1,869 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,596 Ft ($100) | $122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,119 Ft ($15) | $60 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft ($377) | $284 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,569 Ft ($108) | $118 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft ($12) | $13 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 Ft ($9) | $23 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft ($82) | $63 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft ($36) | $46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft ($84) | $108 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft ($98) | $138 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% 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 | 10,201,100 Ft ($29,432) | $25,731 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Ft ($1.84) | $1.42 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft ($28) | $118 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,459 Ft ($13) | $16 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 46% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft ($12) | $16 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,066 Ft ($58) | $132 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft ($5.19) | $9 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,090 Ft ($3.15) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft ($3.11) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft ($1.93) | $4.74 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 974 Ft ($2.81) | $2.13 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft ($14) | $38 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% 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 | 13,848 Ft ($40) | $61 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft ($15) | $33 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,976 Ft ($46) | $140 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,098 Ft ($49) | $127 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft ($9) | $17 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 783 Ft ($2.26) | $5.64 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 784 Ft ($2.26) | $8 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 290,836 Ft ($839) | $527 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft ($0.09) | $0.56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft ($53) | $69 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,038 Ft ($5.88) | $11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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