Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (€2.51) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (€1.32) | €1.50 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (€3.24) | €5.61 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (€3.11) | €3.77 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (€5.72) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (€1.45) | €3.05 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (€1.06) | €2.38 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (€0.96) | €1.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (€5.55) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (€1.57) | €2.46 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (€1.16) | €2.30 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,995 Ft (€1,005) | €1,624 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (€683) | €1,154 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (€128) | €313 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,682 Ft (€553) | €957 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 158,372 Ft (€416) | €672 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (€87) | €103 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (€12) | €29 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (€330) | €528 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (€95) | €108 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (€12) | €11 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (€71) | €89 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (€32) | €36 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (€76) | €82 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (€90) | €101 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (€26,814) | €27,674 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 Ft (€1.68) | €1.72 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,700 Ft (€25) | €47 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,519 Ft (€12) | €17 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 20% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (€54) | €120 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (€5.06) | €5.13 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (€2.94) | €2.90 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (€3.31) | €2.99 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (€3.05) | €1.56 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (€2.80) | €2.01 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (€13) | €20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (€32) | €38 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (€13) | €22 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (€51) | €116 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (€44) | €62 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (€2.47) | €4.32 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (€2.10) | €4.50 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (€683) | €455 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | €0.06 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,237 Ft (€48) | €31 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,047 Ft (€5.37) | €6 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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