Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,231 Ft (268 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,635 Ft (167 Kč) | 198 Kč | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,034 Ft (66 Kč) | 97 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 470 Ft (30 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,279 Ft (81 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 999 Ft (63 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,112 Ft (134 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 604 Ft (38 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 415 Ft (26 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Ft (25 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,211 Ft (140 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 717 Ft (45 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 312 Ft (20 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% 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 | 468,967 Ft (29,739 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 306,490 Ft (19,436 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,785 Ft (3,220 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 262,888 Ft (16,671 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 191,744 Ft (12,159 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 57,052 Ft (3,618 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,387 Ft (405 Kč) | 538 Kč | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,172 Ft (8,572 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,984 Ft (2,282 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,392 Ft (278 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,694 Ft (234 Kč) | 272 Kč | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,826 Ft (1,765 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,358 Ft (784 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,937 Ft (2,089 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,595 Ft (2,321 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| 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 | 10,548,800 Ft (668,938 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Ft (41 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,426 Ft (598 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,375 Ft (277 Kč) | 315 Kč | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (208 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,622 Ft (230 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,627 Ft (1,371 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,095 Ft (133 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 Ft (66 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,690 Ft (107 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 866 Ft (55 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (73 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,382 Ft (341 Kč) | 509 Kč | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Budapest | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,355 Ft (657 Kč) | 677 Kč | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,665 Ft (296 Kč) | 489 Kč | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,060 Ft (1,145 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,326 Ft (1,035 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,552 Ft (162 Kč) | 188 Kč | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 Ft (71 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 810 Ft (51 Kč) | 52 Kč | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 249,830 Ft (15,843 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (1.85 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,507 Ft (1,237 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,210 Ft (140 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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