Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 4% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Budapest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft (41 zł) | 40 zł | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 491 Ft (5.83 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,202 Ft (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft (6 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (4.75 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (4.28 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft (32 zł) | 32 zł | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft (3.54 zł) | 3.95 zł | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Budapest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,974 Ft (4,548 zł) | 7,236 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,390 Ft (3,104 zł) | 5,114 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,447 Ft (575 zł) | 733 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,305 Ft (2,497 zł) | 3,963 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,519 Ft (1,870 zł) | 2,992 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (394 zł) | 412 zł | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (56 zł) | 57 zł | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (1,494 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (431 zł) | 460 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (56 zł) | 32 zł | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (41 zł) | 41 zł | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,646 Ft (328 zł) | 312 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (145 zł) | 148 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (345 zł) | 348 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (408 zł) | 408 zł | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft (113,356 zł) | 119,791 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 635 Ft (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,652 Ft (115 zł) | 110 zł | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,517 Ft (54 zł) | 42 zł | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (39 zł) | 18 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (46 zł) | 34 zł | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (245 zł) | 160 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (57 zł) | 73 zł | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Budapest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (144 zł) | 121 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft (61 zł) | 60 zł | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (232 zł) | 248 zł | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (200 zł) | 192 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,886 Ft (34 zł) | 34 zł | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft (3,501 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (0.33 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,474 Ft (219 zł) | 158 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,043 Ft (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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