Cost of living in Hungary compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hungary is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,667 Ft (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,552 Ft (£5.44) | £8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,056 Ft (£2.25) | £3.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 464 Ft (£0.99) | £1.15 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,277 Ft (£2.72) | £3.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,140 Ft (£2.43) | £2.68 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,068 Ft (£4.41) | £4.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 586 Ft (£1.25) | £2.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 434 Ft (£0.93) | £0.95 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 413 Ft (£0.88) | £2.09 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,022 Ft (£4.31) | £9 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 708 Ft (£1.51) | £2.26 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 281 Ft (£0.60) | £1.09 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Hungary is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,709 Ft (£816) | £2,472 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 284,416 Ft (£607) | £2,016 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,228 Ft (£109) | £196 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 239,186 Ft (£510) | £1,581 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 188,561 Ft (£402) | £1,137 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 59,008 Ft (£126) | £157 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,726 Ft (£14) | £28 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 138,968 Ft (£296) | £308 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,109 Ft (£79) | £85 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,479 Ft (£10) | £9 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,933 Ft (£8) | £16 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hungary is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,319 Ft (£60) | £73 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,951 Ft (£23) | £34 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,287 Ft (£65) | £84 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,185 Ft (£98) | £90 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Hungary is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,122,800 Ft (£21,587) | £29,140 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (£1.36) | £1.47 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,094 Ft (£19) | £104 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hungary is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,687 Ft (£12) | £4.83 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,375 Ft (£9) | £8 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,688 Ft (£55) | £60 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,588 Ft (£5.52) | £4.25 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,258 Ft (£2.68) | £1.94 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,061 Ft (£4.39) | £4.31 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,141 Ft (£2.43) | £2.25 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,286 Ft (£2.74) | £1.83 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,414 Ft (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Hungary is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Hungary | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,636 Ft (£23) | £37 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,090 Ft (£11) | £22 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,895 Ft (£32) | £122 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,908 Ft (£38) | £69 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,826 Ft (£3.89) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,294 Ft (£2.76) | £3.62 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 913 Ft (£1.95) | £5.51 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,928 Ft (£446) | £500 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (£0.06) | £0.16 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,163 Ft (£41) | £41 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,147 Ft (£4.58) | £14 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Hungary is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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