Cost of Living Comparison Between Budapest and Vienna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vienna is 37.5% higher than in Budapest (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vienna is 37.2% higher than in Budapest | |
| Rent Prices in Vienna are 36.2% higher than in Budapest | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vienna are 44.8% higher than in Budapest | |
| Groceries Prices in Vienna are 44.4% higher than in Budapest | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vienna is 41.1% higher than in Budapest | |
Restaurants | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4,000.00 Ft (€11.24) |
6,403.89 Ft (€18.00) |
+60.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
21,500.00 Ft (€60.43) |
26,682.89 Ft (€75.00) |
+24.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
3,100.00 Ft (€8.71) |
4,269.26 Ft (€12.00) |
+37.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1,200.00 Ft (€3.37) |
1,956.75 Ft (€5.50) |
+63.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1,000.00 Ft (€2.81) |
1,778.86 Ft (€5.00) |
+77.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1,082.08 Ft (€3.04) |
1,637.74 Ft (€4.60) |
+51.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
588.53 Ft (€1.65) |
1,160.57 Ft (€3.26) |
+97.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
575.45 Ft (€1.62) |
1,045.94 Ft (€2.94) |
+81.8 % |
Markets | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
397.15 Ft (€1.12) |
547.89 Ft (€1.54) |
+38.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
506.68 Ft (€1.42) |
783.48 Ft (€2.20) |
+54.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
367.41 Ft (€1.03) |
361.61 Ft (€1.02) |
-1.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1,229.62 Ft (€3.46) |
1,509.75 Ft (€4.24) |
+22.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1,632.24 Ft (€4.59) |
2,752.94 Ft (€7.74) |
+68.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1,057.39 Ft (€2.97) |
1,994.40 Ft (€5.61) |
+88.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
2,111.64 Ft (€5.94) |
3,462.82 Ft (€9.73) |
+64.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
322.61 Ft (€0.91) |
470.51 Ft (€1.32) |
+45.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
315.80 Ft (€0.89) |
335.26 Ft (€0.94) |
+6.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
355.64 Ft (€1.00) |
492.20 Ft (€1.38) |
+38.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
497.29 Ft (€1.40) |
635.11 Ft (€1.79) |
+27.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
154.43 Ft (€0.43) |
299.19 Ft (€0.84) |
+93.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
165.71 Ft (€0.47) |
283.84 Ft (€0.80) |
+71.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
520.63 Ft (€1.46) |
664.85 Ft (€1.87) |
+27.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
200.65 Ft (€0.56) |
299.06 Ft (€0.84) |
+49.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,749.50 Ft (€4.92) |
2,490.40 Ft (€7.00) |
+42.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
409.77 Ft (€1.15) |
441.00 Ft (€1.24) |
+7.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
647.16 Ft (€1.82) |
663.51 Ft (€1.86) |
+2.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2,500.00 Ft (€7.03) |
2,312.52 Ft (€6.50) |
-7.5 % |
Transportation | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
500.00 Ft (€1.41) |
1,067.32 Ft (€3.00) |
+113.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
9,000.00 Ft (€25.30) |
18,144.37 Ft (€51.00) |
+101.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1,100.00 Ft (€3.09) |
1,707.71 Ft (€4.80) |
+55.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
708.11 Ft (€1.99) |
1,087.86 Ft (€3.06) |
+53.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
6,600.00 Ft (€18.55) |
14,230.88 Ft (€40.00) |
+115.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
586.55 Ft (€1.65) |
575.98 Ft (€1.62) |
-1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
9,400,000.00 Ft (€26,421.42) |
9,424,397.40 Ft (€26,490.00) |
+0.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
11,613,611.11 Ft (€32,643.42) |
9,221,607.42 Ft (€25,920.00) |
-20.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
50,099.41 Ft (€140.82) |
101,830.06 Ft (€286.22) |
+103.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
8,370.52 Ft (€23.53) |
4,637.81 Ft (€13.04) |
-44.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
7,547.17 Ft (€21.21) |
11,646.85 Ft (€32.74) |
+54.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
23,785.26 Ft (€66.86) |
12,554.56 Ft (€35.29) |
-47.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
6,000.00 Ft (€16.86) |
8,680.83 Ft (€24.40) |
+44.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3,100.00 Ft (€8.71) |
4,269.26 Ft (€12.00) |
+37.7 % |
Childcare | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
161,250.00 Ft (€453.24) |
112,957.58 Ft (€317.50) |
-29.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
4,892,109.10 Ft (€13,750.69) |
8,969,611.46 Ft (€25,211.69) |
+83.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
36,549.50 Ft (€102.73) |
29,239.78 Ft (€82.19) |
-20.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
15,263.80 Ft (€42.90) |
11,932.04 Ft (€33.54) |
-21.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
37,635.91 Ft (€105.79) |
28,350.57 Ft (€79.69) |
-24.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
40,249.38 Ft (€113.13) |
50,475.14 Ft (€141.88) |
+25.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
280,370.37 Ft (€788.06) |
397,902.77 Ft (€1,118.42) |
+41.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
213,293.35 Ft (€599.52) |
290,983.96 Ft (€817.89) |
+36.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
527,077.05 Ft (€1,481.50) |
752,679.91 Ft (€2,115.62) |
+42.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
402,083.33 Ft (€1,130.17) |
495,857.07 Ft (€1,393.75) |
+23.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
175,882.57 Ft (€494.37) |
424,718.40 Ft (€1,193.79) |
+141.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
123,488.55 Ft (€347.10) |
185,799.54 Ft (€522.24) |
+50.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Budapest Edit |
Vienna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
539,213.59 Ft (€1,515.62) |
1,043,917.51 Ft (€2,934.23) |
+93.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.93 | 3.57 | -48.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 May 2026 | 11 May 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Klagenfurt | 201.29 miles |