Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
How much money will you need in Budapest?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,934 prices entered by 295 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 56% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,455 Ft ($10) | $23 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft ($2.79) | $9 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft ($1.42) | $1.28 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft ($3.35) | $5.45 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft ($3.63) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,251 Ft ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 537 Ft ($1.51) | $5.10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft ($1.13) | $3.58 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 Ft ($1.02) | $3.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft ($5.72) | $18 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 565 Ft ($1.59) | $2.89 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 456 Ft ($1.28) | $4.08 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 79% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,836 Ft ($1,076) | $6,663 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262,418 Ft ($737) | $4,015 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,378 Ft ($178) | $254 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,881 Ft ($584) | $3,690 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 156,748 Ft ($440) | $2,289 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,606 Ft ($106) | $123 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,149 Ft ($14) | $67 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft ($367) | $324 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft ($100) | $137 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft ($11) | $13 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft ($80) | $60 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft ($35) | $57 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft ($82) | $96 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft ($96) | $147 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 57% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft ($28,666) | $24,700 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft ($1.79) | $1.31 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft ($27) | $129 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,484 Ft ($13) | $24 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft ($12) | $18 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft ($59) | $105 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft ($5.06) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft ($3.06) | $4.53 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft ($3.03) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft ($1.88) | $4.99 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft ($2.76) | $2.33 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft ($13) | $31 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft ($36) | $70 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft ($14) | $36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft ($48) | $350 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft ($47) | $96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft ($9) | $18 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft ($2.19) | $5.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft ($2.19) | $8 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft ($714) | $509 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft ($0.09) | $0.10 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft ($51) | $109 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft ($5.68) | $14 | - 60% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 63% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00281
USD
/
HUF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,934 prices entered by 295 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 211% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 54% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 87% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Dubai is 26% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Medellín is about the same as in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 147% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 28% more expensive than in Mexico City
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Budapest? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Budapest of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Budapest
Do you live in New York City? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bogotá (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lima (Peru)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Toronto (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mexico City (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hamburg (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Warsaw (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barcelona (Spain)
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Jakarta costs Rp 700,000,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Hyderabad, India costs ₨120,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, weekly rent - 85m2 in Adelaide costs AU$7,740 (about 2 hours ago)
- Nice dinner at an italian restaurant, dinner for two in Mexico City costs Mex$ 1,500 (about 4 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Asunción costs 99,000 Gs (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 kg of rice in Foz do Iguaçu costs R$ 5.35 (about 5 hours ago)