- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,807 Ft (£4.96) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,551 Ft (£4.26) | £5.61 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 739 Ft (£2.03) | £3.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 263 Ft (£0.72) | £0.86 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 629 Ft (£1.73) | £2.68 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 539 Ft (£1.48) | £1.94 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 954 Ft (£2.62) | £4.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 376 Ft (£1.03) | £1.98 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 212 Ft (£0.58) | £0.85 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 232 Ft (£0.64) | £1.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,712 Ft (£4.70) | £9 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 389 Ft (£1.07) | £1.80 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 148 Ft (£0.41) | £0.90 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,740 Ft (£689) | £1,798 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 173,161 Ft (£476) | £1,195 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,877 Ft (£112) | £154 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 165,939 Ft (£456) | £1,087 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,979 Ft (£308) | £744 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 28,105 Ft (£77) | £150 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,425 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 119,885 Ft (£329) | £334 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,324 Ft (£67) | £83 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,517 Ft (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,022 Ft (£5.55) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,427 Ft (£59) | £64 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,629 Ft (£32) | £32 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,819 Ft (£60) | £69 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,722 Ft (£71) | £72 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,565,120 Ft (£15,283) | £18,302 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 357 Ft (£0.98) | £1.22 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,741 Ft (£27) | £97 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,845 Ft (£5.07) | £3.26 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,535 Ft (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,253 Ft (£31) | £68 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 949 Ft (£2.60) | £3.27 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 887 Ft (£2.44) | £1.58 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 794 Ft (£2.18) | £3.22 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 385 Ft (£1.06) | £1.75 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 481 Ft (£1.32) | £1.50 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,849 Ft (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,463 Ft (£18) | £30 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,312 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,298 Ft (£34) | £120 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,583 Ft (£32) | £55 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,512 Ft (£4.15) | £9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 600 Ft (£1.65) | £2.95 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 516 Ft (£1.42) | £4.36 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 156,824 Ft (£431) | £405 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (£0.08) | £0.14 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,219 Ft (£39) | £45 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,230 Ft (£3.38) | £10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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