Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,217 Ft (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,025 Ft (€5.20) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 907 Ft (€2.33) | €6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 352 Ft (€0.90) | €1.27 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 783 Ft (€2.01) | €5.12 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 984 Ft (€2.53) | €3.40 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,552 Ft (€3.99) | €5.95 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 491 Ft (€1.26) | €2.12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 278 Ft (€0.71) | €1.96 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 Ft (€0.75) | €1.02 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,374 Ft (€6) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 465 Ft (€1.19) | €2.08 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 235 Ft (€0.60) | €2.56 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 364,602 Ft (€936) | €1,505 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 229,914 Ft (€590) | €1,104 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,214 Ft (€114) | €229 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 193,284 Ft (€496) | €858 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,317 Ft (€391) | €624 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,492 Ft (€78) | €79 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,761 Ft (€12) | €31 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,262 Ft (€291) | €333 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,081 Ft (€93) | €100 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,706 Ft (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,515 Ft (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,009 Ft (€72) | €99 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,373 Ft (€29) | €35 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,585 Ft (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,380 Ft (€78) | €119 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,048,940 Ft (€20,668) | €22,965 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 487 Ft (€1.25) | €1.55 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,486 Ft (€24) | €41 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,062 Ft (€13) | €16 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,763 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,303 Ft (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,112 Ft (€52) | €123 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,409 Ft (€3.62) | €5.27 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 783 Ft (€2.01) | €2.95 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 831 Ft (€2.13) | €2.71 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 505 Ft (€1.30) | €1.27 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 550 Ft (€1.41) | €1.90 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,990 Ft (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Vienna | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,005 Ft (€26) | €39 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,468 Ft (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,879 Ft (€43) | €111 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,248 Ft (€34) | €68 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,044 Ft (€5.25) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 931 Ft (€2.39) | €3.79 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 578 Ft (€1.49) | €4.05 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 192,472 Ft (€494) | €494 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 Ft (€0.06) | €0.06 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,120 Ft (€34) | €42 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,711 Ft (€4.39) | €6 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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