Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,295 Ft (£8) | £14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,450 Ft (£5.73) | £6 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 960 Ft (£2.25) | £3.32 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (£1.14) | £1.06 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,098 Ft (£2.57) | £3.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,195 Ft (£2.80) | £1.90 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,144 Ft (£5.02) | £3.85 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 545 Ft (£1.28) | £1.96 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 396 Ft (£0.93) | £0.94 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 355 Ft (£0.83) | £1.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,010 Ft (£4.70) | £8 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 591 Ft (£1.38) | £2.18 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Ft (£0.95) | £1.03 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 357,218 Ft (£836) | £1,813 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 250,770 Ft (£587) | £1,264 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 55,895 Ft (£131) | £216 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 204,606 Ft (£479) | £1,047 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 154,525 Ft (£362) | £757 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,329 Ft (£80) | £121 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,036 Ft (£12) | £26 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 121,991 Ft (£285) | £301 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,928 Ft (£84) | £94 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,595 Ft (£8) | £6 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,074 Ft (£7) | £14 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,322 Ft (£66) | £62 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,249 Ft (£29) | £31 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,740 Ft (£67) | £68 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,768 Ft (£79) | £68 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,061,700 Ft (£23,547) | £25,499 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 641 Ft (£1.50) | £1.65 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,520 Ft (£22) | £78 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 Ft (£7) | £3.52 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,185 Ft (£10) | £10 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,052 Ft (£45) | £81 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,139 Ft (£5.01) | £3.35 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,072 Ft (£2.51) | £1.72 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,137 Ft (£2.66) | £3.61 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 628 Ft (£1.47) | £2.29 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 977 Ft (£2.29) | £1.69 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,520 Ft (£11) | £14 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,571 Ft (£29) | £36 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,033 Ft (£12) | £19 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,494 Ft (£36) | £148 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,042 Ft (£40) | £59 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,159 Ft (£7) | £10 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (£1.82) | £3.18 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (£1.83) | £4.73 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 242,681 Ft (£568) | £433 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (£0.07) | £0.11 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,104 Ft (£42) | £33 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (£4.73) | £13 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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