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 | 2,155 Ft (£5.35) | £10 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,656 Ft (£4.11) | £5.88 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 704 Ft (£1.75) | £3.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 264 Ft (£0.65) | £0.86 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 612 Ft (£1.52) | £2.47 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 645 Ft (£1.60) | £2.08 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043 Ft (£2.59) | £4.09 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 430 Ft (£1.07) | £1.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 279 Ft (£0.69) | £0.79 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 Ft (£0.62) | £1.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,696 Ft (£4.21) | £8 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 447 Ft (£1.11) | £1.95 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 161 Ft (£0.40) | £0.92 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 304,280 Ft (£756) | £1,815 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 198,747 Ft (£494) | £1,094 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,361 Ft (£103) | £145 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 198,968 Ft (£494) | £1,120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 133,998 Ft (£333) | £1,034 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,012 Ft (£75) | £96 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,151 Ft (£10) | £22 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,834 Ft (£290) | £322 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,922 Ft (£69) | £73 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,471 Ft (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (£5.63) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,741 Ft (£66) | £71 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,909 Ft (£27) | £33 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,088 Ft (£62) | £78 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,580 Ft (£66) | £75 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,763,580 Ft (£16,795) | £20,036 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 388 Ft (£0.96) | £1.20 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,673 Ft (£24) | £87 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 Ft (£5.85) | £3.19 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,745 Ft (£12) | £9 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,094 Ft (£50) | £81 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,218 Ft (£3.03) | £3.41 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 829 Ft (£2.06) | £1.58 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 819 Ft (£2.03) | £3.36 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451 Ft (£1.12) | £1.83 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 494 Ft (£1.23) | £1.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Ft (£9) | £13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,912 Ft (£17) | £30 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,558 Ft (£9) | £20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,346 Ft (£48) | £133 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,171 Ft (£25) | £57 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,202 Ft (£5.47) | £9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 664 Ft (£1.65) | £3.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 508 Ft (£1.26) | £4.70 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 163,826 Ft (£407) | £429 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (£0.07) | £0.14 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,019 Ft (£27) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (£3.56) | £12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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