- 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 | 1,824 Ft (£4.92) | £11 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,616 Ft (£4.36) | £5.59 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764 Ft (£2.06) | £3.61 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 263 Ft (£0.71) | £0.87 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 640 Ft (£1.73) | £2.68 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 592 Ft (£1.60) | £1.92 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 955 Ft (£2.58) | £4.52 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 385 Ft (£1.04) | £1.97 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 217 Ft (£0.59) | £0.85 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 238 Ft (£0.64) | £1.76 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717 Ft (£4.64) | £9 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 Ft (£1.07) | £1.82 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 138 Ft (£0.37) | £0.92 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 248,071 Ft (£670) | £1,858 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 168,179 Ft (£454) | £1,198 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,003 Ft (£119) | £157 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 167,997 Ft (£454) | £1,145 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 113,101 Ft (£305) | £783 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,776 Ft (£75) | £145 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,245 Ft (£9) | £22 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 120,074 Ft (£324) | £338 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,389 Ft (£71) | £85 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,588 Ft (£7) | £6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,824 Ft (£4.93) | £11 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,564 Ft (£53) | £63 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 12,244 Ft (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,928 Ft (£62) | £70 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,358 Ft (£77) | £72 | + 6% | |
| 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 | 5,451,530 Ft (£14,722) | £18,349 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 371 Ft (£1.00) | £1.24 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,680 Ft (£26) | £94 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,552 Ft (£7) | £3.33 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,003 Ft (£8) | £8 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,014 Ft (£32) | £74 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,178 Ft (£3.18) | £3.48 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 924 Ft (£2.49) | £1.53 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 761 Ft (£2.06) | £3.22 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 359 Ft (£0.97) | £1.80 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 545 Ft (£1.47) | £1.54 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,981 Ft (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,494 Ft (£18) | £31 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,338 Ft (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,785 Ft (£40) | £115 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,500 Ft (£31) | £54 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,554 Ft (£4.20) | £9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 649 Ft (£1.75) | £2.96 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 503 Ft (£1.36) | £4.36 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,632 Ft (£399) | £402 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (£0.08) | £0.15 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,098 Ft (£35) | £43 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,247 Ft (£3.37) | £10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hungary is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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