- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,915 Ft (£5.40) | £10 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,561 Ft (£4.40) | £5.58 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 708 Ft (£2.00) | £3.66 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 262 Ft (£0.74) | £0.86 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 615 Ft (£1.73) | £2.67 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 507 Ft (£1.43) | £2.04 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 972 Ft (£2.74) | £4.43 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 352 Ft (£0.99) | £1.94 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 210 Ft (£0.59) | £0.86 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 231 Ft (£0.65) | £1.79 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,755 Ft (£4.95) | £8 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 387 Ft (£1.09) | £1.79 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (£0.46) | £0.91 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 249,202 Ft (£703) | £1,806 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 164,099 Ft (£463) | £1,187 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,427 Ft (£125) | £156 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 157,556 Ft (£444) | £1,054 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 109,755 Ft (£309) | £765 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,012 Ft (£79) | £146 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,750 Ft (£11) | £21 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 122,271 Ft (£345) | £333 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,521 Ft (£72) | £83 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,572 Ft (£7) | £6 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,912 Ft (£5.39) | £11 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,312 Ft (£63) | £65 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,403 Ft (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,880 Ft (£65) | £70 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,062 Ft (£79) | £73 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,589,860 Ft (£15,760) | £18,212 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352 Ft (£0.99) | £1.19 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,759 Ft (£28) | £99 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,750 Ft (£4.93) | £3.34 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,396 Ft (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,771 Ft (£30) | £69 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,075 Ft (£3.03) | £3.17 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 828 Ft (£2.34) | £1.64 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 778 Ft (£2.19) | £3.38 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 373 Ft (£1.05) | £1.75 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 534 Ft (£1.51) | £1.56 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,694 Ft (£8) | £14 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,759 Ft (£16) | £31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,279 Ft (£9) | £20 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,159 Ft (£34) | £123 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,161 Ft (£31) | £55 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,557 Ft (£4.39) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 565 Ft (£1.59) | £2.97 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Ft (£1.41) | £4.37 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 162,927 Ft (£459) | £412 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Ft (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,965 Ft (£48) | £44 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,228 Ft (£3.46) | £10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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