Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 25% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (3.40 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (8 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (5.28 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (3.64 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (3.13 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (5.73 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (2.06 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 3% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 19% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (4,059 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (2,669 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (585 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (2,587 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (1,765 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (381 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (57 zł) | 60 zł | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (1,550 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (325 zł) | 800 zł | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (321 zł) | 200 zł | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (141 zł) | 200 zł | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (325 zł) | 300 zł | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (328 zł) | 250 zł | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (79,343 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (4.82 zł) | 4.71 zł | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (124 zł) | 50 zł | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (42 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 6% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (29 zł) | 50 zł | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (35 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (236 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (5.73 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (6 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (51 zł) | 30 zł | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 23% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (88 zł) | 60 zł | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (46 zł) | 44 zł | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (217 zł) | 70 zł | + 210% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (134 zł) | 100 zł | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (8 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (6 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (2,147 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (0.33 zł) | 0.40 zł | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (143 zł) | 69 zł | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 9% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 5,874 zł (467,352 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,900 zł in Wałbrzych.
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