Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary

Summary of cost of living in Budapest

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,081,712 Ft
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 509,315 Ft
  • Cost of living in Budapest is more expensive than in 79% of cities in Eastern Europe (5 out of 19)
  • Cost of living in Budapest is cheaper than in 75% of cities in the World (171 out of 229)
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List of prices in Budapest
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 3,479 Ft
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,502 Ft
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 994 Ft
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 487 Ft
12 eggs, large 1,192 Ft
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,292 Ft
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,182 Ft
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 548 Ft
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 400 Ft
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 359 Ft
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 2,034 Ft
2 liters of coca-cola 583 Ft
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 448 Ft
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 381,102 Ft
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 258,214 Ft
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 49,290 Ft
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 208,424 Ft
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 155,734 Ft
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 34,596 Ft
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 5,119 Ft
40” flat screen tv 130,576 Ft
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 37,569 Ft
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 4,040 Ft
Hourly rate for cleaning help 3,185 Ft
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 28,564 Ft
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 12,315 Ft
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 29,084 Ft
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 34,002 Ft
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 10,201,100 Ft
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 638 Ft
Monthly ticket public transport 9,539 Ft
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 4,463 Ft
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,082 Ft
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 4,124 Ft
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 20,066 Ft
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,800 Ft
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 1,090 Ft
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,078 Ft
4 rolls of toilet paper 669 Ft
Tube of toothpaste 974 Ft
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 4,692 Ft
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 13,848 Ft
2 tickets to the movies 5,030 Ft
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 15,976 Ft
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 17,098 Ft
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 3,256 Ft
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 783 Ft
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 784 Ft
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 290,836 Ft
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 31 Ft
1 month of gym membership in business district 18,215 Ft
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 2,038 Ft
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,016 prices entered by 119 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

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Budapest position in our World Ranking

the world
171st
out of 229
eastern europe
5th
out of 19

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