Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Budapest | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,128 Ft (442TL) | 448TL | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,686 Ft (288TL) | 319TL | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,134 Ft (121TL) | 132TL | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 447 Ft (48TL) | 40TL | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,300 Ft (139TL) | 101TL | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,129 Ft (121TL) | 49TL | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,321 Ft (249TL) | 172TL | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 670 Ft (72TL) | 48TL | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 442 Ft (47TL) | 26TL | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (39TL) | 76TL | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,656 Ft (285TL) | 566TL | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 759 Ft (81TL) | 57TL | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302 Ft (32TL) | 20TL | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 458,917 Ft (49,180TL) | 54,547TL | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 317,947 Ft (34,073TL) | 32,639TL | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,059 Ft (5,043TL) | 3,994TL | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,129 Ft (26,805TL) | 41,026TL | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 205,642 Ft (22,038TL) | 26,365TL | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,601 Ft (3,494TL) | 2,729TL | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,823 Ft (731TL) | 444TL | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,168 Ft (13,949TL) | 15,702TL | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,989 Ft (3,750TL) | 5,813TL | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,888 Ft (524TL) | 219TL | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,595 Ft (385TL) | 273TL | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,355 Ft (2,503TL) | 2,448TL | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft (1,327TL) | 1,543TL | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,278 Ft (3,030TL) | 4,173TL | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,766 Ft (4,369TL) | 3,539TL | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,392,060 Ft (1,006,501TL) | 1,706,770TL | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 626 Ft (67TL) | 45TL | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,186 Ft (984TL) | 1,512TL | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,377 Ft (469TL) | 267TL | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,959 Ft (317TL) | 139TL | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,795 Ft (407TL) | 146TL | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,761 Ft (2,010TL) | 2,573TL | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,072 Ft (222TL) | 134TL | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,030 Ft (110TL) | 163TL | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,298 Ft (139TL) | 123TL | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 836 Ft (90TL) | 97TL | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,052 Ft (113TL) | 110TL | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,019 Ft (645TL) | 571TL | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 19% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Budapest | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,875 Ft (1,273TL) | 1,576TL | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,420 Ft (581TL) | 605TL | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,211 Ft (2,059TL) | 1,699TL | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,944 Ft (1,709TL) | 2,945TL | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,120 Ft (227TL) | 510TL | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,285 Ft (138TL) | 159TL | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 956 Ft (102TL) | 189TL | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 255,805 Ft (27,413TL) | 26,210TL | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (3.13TL) | 5.01TL | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,291 Ft (2,282TL) | 2,260TL | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,185 Ft (234TL) | 73TL | + 220% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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