Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Hungary is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,413 Ft (£7) | £13 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,497 Ft (£5.40) | £8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Ft (£2.10) | £4.26 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 420 Ft (£0.91) | £1.20 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,142 Ft (£2.47) | £3.63 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,245 Ft (£2.69) | £2.28 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,136 Ft (£4.62) | £5.34 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 543 Ft (£1.17) | £2.13 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (£0.87) | £0.89 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (£0.79) | £1.97 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,127 Ft (£4.60) | £10 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 638 Ft (£1.38) | £2.36 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 Ft (£0.85) | £1.04 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Hungary is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 346,882 Ft (£751) | £1,997 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 255,163 Ft (£552) | £1,637 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,044 Ft (£117) | £229 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 215,230 Ft (£466) | £1,818 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,626 Ft (£434) | £1,060 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,551 Ft (£73) | £190 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,316 Ft (£12) | £26 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 126,233 Ft (£273) | £324 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,403 Ft (£81) | £83 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,900 Ft (£11) | £7 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,830 Ft (£8) | £16 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Hungary is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,804 Ft (£60) | £73 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,238 Ft (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,735 Ft (£64) | £81 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,726 Ft (£82) | £83 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Hungary is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,249,600 Ft (£22,184) | £25,126 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Ft (£1.35) | £1.44 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,647 Ft (£21) | £85 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Hungary is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,160 Ft (£7) | £5.04 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,214 Ft (£9) | £8 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,303 Ft (£44) | £74 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,403 Ft (£5.20) | £4.77 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,128 Ft (£2.44) | £1.97 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 Ft (£2.66) | £3.78 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 850 Ft (£1.84) | £2.39 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,147 Ft (£2.48) | £1.77 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,753 Ft (£10) | £14 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Hungary is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,182 Ft (£22) | £40 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,014 Ft (£11) | £19 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,653 Ft (£36) | £124 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,679 Ft (£36) | £69 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,589 Ft (£5.60) | £11 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 816 Ft (£1.77) | £3.71 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Ft (£1.74) | £5.75 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 246,317 Ft (£533) | £537 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (£0.07) | £0.28 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,268 Ft (£40) | £35 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,082 Ft (£4.51) | £14 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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