- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,809 Ft (£4.97) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,626 Ft (£4.46) | £5.64 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 779 Ft (£2.14) | £3.72 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (£0.72) | £0.86 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 622 Ft (£1.71) | £2.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 611 Ft (£1.68) | £1.93 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (£2.64) | £4.65 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 388 Ft (£1.07) | £1.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 Ft (£0.60) | £0.82 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 242 Ft (£0.67) | £1.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,765 Ft (£4.85) | £9 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (£1.07) | £1.85 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 147 Ft (£0.40) | £0.93 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 242,923 Ft (£667) | £1,943 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 167,154 Ft (£459) | £1,248 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,487 Ft (£125) | £158 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 170,493 Ft (£468) | £1,245 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,624 Ft (£309) | £826 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,184 Ft (£77) | £122 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,959 Ft (£8) | £22 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,076 Ft (£341) | £341 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,857 Ft (£79) | £86 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,613 Ft (£7) | £7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,926 Ft (£5.29) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,292 Ft (£53) | £66 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,392 Ft (£34) | £33 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,174 Ft (£64) | £72 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,730 Ft (£79) | £75 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,555,410 Ft (£15,255) | £18,837 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (£1.02) | £1.27 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,628 Ft (£26) | £98 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,564 Ft (£7) | £3.40 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,981 Ft (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,777 Ft (£30) | £75 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,273 Ft (£3.50) | £3.55 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 948 Ft (£2.60) | £1.53 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 785 Ft (£2.16) | £3.31 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 370 Ft (£1.02) | £1.83 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 539 Ft (£1.48) | £1.56 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,876 Ft (£8) | £12 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,904 Ft (£19) | £31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,232 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,395 Ft (£40) | £107 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,491 Ft (£32) | £57 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,564 Ft (£4.29) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 683 Ft (£1.87) | £3.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 546 Ft (£1.50) | £4.48 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,129 Ft (£404) | £400 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (£0.08) | £0.16 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,590 Ft (£35) | £46 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,255 Ft (£3.45) | £10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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