Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,200 Ft (£5.13) | £12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,890 Ft (£4.41) | £5.72 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 828 Ft (£1.93) | £3.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 327 Ft (£0.76) | £0.89 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 683 Ft (£1.59) | £2.57 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 Ft (£1.71) | £1.93 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,334 Ft (£3.11) | £3.40 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 473 Ft (£1.10) | £1.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 294 Ft (£0.69) | £1.01 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 Ft (£0.64) | £1.90 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,291 Ft (£5.35) | £8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (£1.06) | £1.86 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 151 Ft (£0.35) | £1.13 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 279,246 Ft (£651) | £1,685 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 184,192 Ft (£430) | £1,265 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,467 Ft (£80) | £145 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,999 Ft (£476) | £1,041 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,315 Ft (£311) | £756 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,555 Ft (£69) | £109 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,822 Ft (£11) | £28 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,072 Ft (£280) | £314 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,138 Ft (£75) | £80 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,582 Ft (£6) | £5.87 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,988 Ft (£7) | £12 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,578 Ft (£48) | £61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,811 Ft (£23) | £31 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,362 Ft (£66) | £68 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,168 Ft (£59) | £69 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,477,440 Ft (£17,444) | £21,045 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 455 Ft (£1.06) | £1.31 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,359 Ft (£22) | £68 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,206 Ft (£5.15) | £3.18 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,934 Ft (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,208 Ft (£24) | £87 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,206 Ft (£2.81) | £2.81 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 735 Ft (£1.71) | £1.54 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 866 Ft (£2.02) | £3.44 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 771 Ft (£1.80) | £1.74 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 803 Ft (£1.87) | £1.45 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,116 Ft (£7) | £16 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,747 Ft (£18) | £34 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,044 Ft (£9) | £19 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,961 Ft (£70) | £121 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,142 Ft (£21) | £57 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,917 Ft (£4.47) | £10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 706 Ft (£1.65) | £2.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (£1.17) | £4.63 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 181,730 Ft (£424) | £476 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 Ft (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,228 Ft (£26) | £33 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,621 Ft (£3.78) | £11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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