- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Ft (£5.07) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,596 Ft (£4.42) | £5.62 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 743 Ft (£2.06) | £3.65 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (£0.73) | £0.87 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 638 Ft (£1.77) | £2.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 555 Ft (£1.54) | £1.94 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 961 Ft (£2.66) | £4.47 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 386 Ft (£1.07) | £1.98 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 208 Ft (£0.58) | £0.86 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 237 Ft (£0.66) | £1.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (£4.76) | £9 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 Ft (£1.09) | £1.81 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 136 Ft (£0.38) | £0.91 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 253,878 Ft (£704) | £1,839 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 172,078 Ft (£477) | £1,201 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42,922 Ft (£119) | £152 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 163,101 Ft (£452) | £1,122 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,703 Ft (£310) | £767 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,651 Ft (£77) | £152 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,276 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 123,095 Ft (£341) | £334 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,395 Ft (£73) | £84 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,463 Ft (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,722 Ft (£4.77) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,990 Ft (£55) | £63 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,674 Ft (£32) | £32 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,834 Ft (£63) | £70 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,642 Ft (£79) | £71 | + 12% | |
| 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 | 5,522,730 Ft (£15,305) | £18,229 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 366 Ft (£1.02) | £1.23 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,732 Ft (£27) | £95 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,058 Ft (£5.70) | £3.22 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,584 Ft (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,669 Ft (£32) | £70 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,151 Ft (£3.19) | £3.41 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 911 Ft (£2.52) | £1.52 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 806 Ft (£2.23) | £3.24 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Ft (£1.05) | £1.76 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 Ft (£1.52) | £1.53 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,906 Ft (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Ft (£19) | £31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,365 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,378 Ft (£40) | £116 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,475 Ft (£35) | £56 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,596 Ft (£4.42) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 620 Ft (£1.72) | £2.96 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 537 Ft (£1.49) | £4.35 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 151,262 Ft (£419) | £401 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (£0.08) | £0.15 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,297 Ft (£40) | £43 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,234 Ft (£3.42) | £10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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