Cost of Living in Budapest
Prices in Budapest (First-Level Administrative Unit in Hungary)
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Budapest - 334 contributors in the past 12 months
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,320.45 Ft | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 21,500.00 Ft | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 3,268.79 Ft | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,114.38 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,062.16 Ft | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1,092.89 Ft | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 589.72 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 540.77 Ft | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 396.50 Ft | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 507.90 Ft | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 369.19 Ft | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,223.34 Ft | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,646.72 Ft | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,072.01 Ft | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,093.99 Ft | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 325.09 Ft | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 312.23 Ft | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 353.17 Ft | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 495.48 Ft | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 158.30 Ft | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 167.12 Ft | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 518.38 Ft | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 200.72 Ft | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,755.88 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 410.16 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 657.42 Ft | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,536.04 Ft | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 498.61 Ft | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 9,116.28 Ft | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,100.00 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 708.11 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 6,564.71 Ft | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 585.41 Ft | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 9,650,454.50 Ft | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 11,686,842.11 Ft | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 49,753.25 Ft | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 8,410.52 Ft | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 7,484.00 Ft | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 24,712.93 Ft | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 5,806.67 Ft | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3,155.45 Ft | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 163,809.52 Ft | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,009,151.52 Ft | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 34,817.73 Ft | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 14,532.68 Ft | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 37,408.64 Ft | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 41,186.88 Ft | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 283,137.93 Ft | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 214,200.00 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 521,164.45 Ft | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 397,826.09 Ft | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 172,798.22 Ft | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 124,101.94 Ft | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 538,763.36 Ft | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.93 | |
Over the last 12 months, 2146 data points were contributed by 272 people of this region.
Last update: 14 April 2026
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