Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 49% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vienna | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,335 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (3,667 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.98 (2,279 Ft) | 994 Ft | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (541 Ft) | 504 Ft | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.70 (2,172 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.37 (1,283 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,718 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (751 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (788 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (382 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,642 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (851 Ft) | 565 Ft | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (632 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 70% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vienna | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,701 (648,181 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,164 (443,339 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €492 (187,378 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €922 (351,403 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €638 (243,058 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (31,032 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (8,743 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (136,556 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (41,158 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (4,004 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (5,650 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 18% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (37,517 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (12,793 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (34,761 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (46,847 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 26% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,942 (9,502,847 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (698 Ft) | 637 Ft | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (15,607 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (6,422 Ft) | 4,481 Ft | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 29% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (3,220 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,981 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €131 (49,990 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (2,006 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (1,140 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (1,194 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (627 Ft) | 669 Ft | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (719 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (8,416 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 13% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Vienna | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (16,369 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (8,391 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (38,720 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (24,127 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,142 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (1,524 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (1,524 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (186,396 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (27 Ft) | 31 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (11,750 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (2,232 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,414 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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