Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Wiesbaden, Germany
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (€5.79) | €16 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (€4.72) | €7 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (€1.94) | €3.88 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (€0.75) | €0.92 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (€1.68) | €3.49 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (€1.89) | €4.14 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (€2.87) | €3.98 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (€1.17) | €2.54 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (€0.80) | €1.09 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (€0.69) | €1.62 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (€4.90) | €6 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (€1.27) | €2.01 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (€0.46) | €1.20 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (€898) | €1,439 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (€591) | €900 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (€129) | €400 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (€573) | €1,075 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (€391) | €650 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (€84) | €250 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (€13) | €22 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (€343) | €500 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (€72) | €60 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (€7) | €5.00 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (€71) | €105 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (€31) | €45 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (€72) | €112 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (€73) | €118 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (€17,564) | €17,333 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (€1.07) | €1.35 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (€27) | €71 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (€6) | €2.50 | + 157% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (€8) | €3.00 | + 160% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (€52) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (€3.04) | €5.00 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (€2.32) | €2.97 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (€2.14) | €2.85 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (€1.27) | €1.96 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (€1.40) | €2.90 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (€11) | €25 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% cheaper than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (€19) | €40 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (€10) | €19 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (€48) | €142 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (€30) | €61 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (€1.84) | €3.96 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (€1.37) | €3.72 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (€475) | €500 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (€0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (€32) | €48 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (€4.03) | €6 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Wiesbaden you would need to make just about €2,256 (810,674 Ft) in Budapest.
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