Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,438 Ft (210 Kč) | 214 Kč | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,477 Ft (151 Kč) | 179 Kč | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 976 Ft (60 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 494 Ft (30 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,186 Ft (72 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,269 Ft (77 Kč) | 72 Kč | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,152 Ft (131 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 546 Ft (33 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 421 Ft (26 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 356 Ft (22 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,043 Ft (125 Kč) | 149 Kč | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 576 Ft (35 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 470 Ft (29 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 375,478 Ft (22,932 Kč) | 36,307 Kč | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 253,780 Ft (15,499 Kč) | 28,050 Kč | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,068 Ft (3,669 Kč) | 6,138 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 209,480 Ft (12,794 Kč) | 23,238 Kč | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,614 Ft (9,321 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 35,835 Ft (2,189 Kč) | 4,153 Kč | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,213 Ft (318 Kč) | 417 Kč | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (7,975 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (2,166 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (247 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (173 Kč) | 330 Kč | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (1,744 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (752 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (1,776 Kč) | 2,035 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (2,077 Kč) | 2,335 Kč | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (623,010 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 639 Ft (39 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (583 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,487 Ft (274 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (188 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (252 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (1,292 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (110 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (67 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (66 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (41 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,081 Ft (66 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (287 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,092 Ft (800 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (307 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (1,042 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,487 Ft (1,007 Kč) | 986 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (199 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 773 Ft (47 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (48 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (15,515 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (1.87 Kč) | 3.80 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (1,112 Kč) | 1,192 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,051 Ft (125 Kč) | 139 Kč | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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