Cost of Living Comparison Between Budapest and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Tokyo is 0.4% higher than in Budapest (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Tokyo is 4.4% higher than in Budapest | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 16.5% higher than in Budapest | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 32.8% lower than in Budapest | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 26.4% higher than in Budapest | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 39.4% higher than in Budapest | |
Restaurants | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4,000.00 Ft (¥2,039.56) |
2,353.45 Ft (¥1,200.00) |
-41.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
21,500.00 Ft (¥10,962.61) |
13,728.48 Ft (¥7,000.00) |
-36.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
3,225.00 Ft (¥1,644.39) |
1,568.97 Ft (¥800.00) |
-51.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1,200.00 Ft (¥611.87) |
1,176.73 Ft (¥600.00) |
-1.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1,200.00 Ft (¥611.87) |
1,765.09 Ft (¥900.00) |
+47.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1,097.38 Ft (¥559.54) |
1,046.23 Ft (¥533.46) |
-4.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
629.29 Ft (¥320.87) |
461.61 Ft (¥235.37) |
-26.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
605.52 Ft (¥308.75) |
259.29 Ft (¥132.21) |
-57.2 % |
Markets | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
396.60 Ft (¥202.22) |
467.68 Ft (¥238.47) |
+17.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
503.09 Ft (¥256.52) |
439.01 Ft (¥223.85) |
-12.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
365.57 Ft (¥186.40) |
820.40 Ft (¥418.31) |
+124.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1,238.55 Ft (¥631.52) |
693.28 Ft (¥353.49) |
-44.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1,693.31 Ft (¥863.40) |
1,664.22 Ft (¥848.57) |
-1.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1,048.25 Ft (¥534.49) |
1,060.10 Ft (¥540.53) |
+1.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
2,122.88 Ft (¥1,082.44) |
2,848.39 Ft (¥1,452.36) |
+34.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
315.52 Ft (¥160.88) |
707.85 Ft (¥360.92) |
+124.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
314.85 Ft (¥160.54) |
371.45 Ft (¥189.40) |
+18.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
355.28 Ft (¥181.15) |
628.50 Ft (¥320.46) |
+76.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
527.85 Ft (¥269.14) |
855.36 Ft (¥436.14) |
+62.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
156.44 Ft (¥79.77) |
483.53 Ft (¥246.55) |
+209.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
167.02 Ft (¥85.16) |
482.05 Ft (¥245.79) |
+188.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
522.36 Ft (¥266.35) |
391.34 Ft (¥199.54) |
-25.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
196.04 Ft (¥99.96) |
262.91 Ft (¥134.06) |
+34.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,800.00 Ft (¥917.80) |
2,941.82 Ft (¥1,500.00) |
+63.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
412.29 Ft (¥210.22) |
558.95 Ft (¥285.00) |
+35.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
625.15 Ft (¥318.76) |
959.03 Ft (¥489.00) |
+53.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2,500.00 Ft (¥1,274.72) |
1,215.95 Ft (¥620.00) |
-51.4 % |
Transportation | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
500.00 Ft (¥254.94) |
411.85 Ft (¥210.00) |
-17.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
9,000.00 Ft (¥4,589.00) |
23,534.53 Ft (¥12,000.00) |
+161.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
1,100.00 Ft (¥560.88) |
980.61 Ft (¥500.00) |
-10.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
708.11 Ft (¥361.06) |
1,578.13 Ft (¥804.67) |
+122.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
6,600.00 Ft (¥3,365.27) |
5,765.96 Ft (¥2,940.00) |
-12.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
590.59 Ft (¥301.13) |
342.51 Ft (¥174.64) |
-42.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
9,400,000.00 Ft (¥4,792,956.84) |
6,734,798.81 Ft (¥3,434,000.00) |
-28.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
11,659,000.00 Ft (¥5,944,796.15) |
4,719,899.59 Ft (¥2,406,625.00) |
-59.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
53,187.06 Ft (¥27,119.50) |
47,115.47 Ft (¥24,023.66) |
-11.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
8,208.77 Ft (¥4,185.56) |
6,974.78 Ft (¥3,556.36) |
-15.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
7,556.28 Ft (¥3,852.86) |
9,644.54 Ft (¥4,917.65) |
+27.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
23,177.57 Ft (¥11,817.99) |
19,670.95 Ft (¥10,030.00) |
-15.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
6,125.00 Ft (¥3,123.07) |
8,388.63 Ft (¥4,277.27) |
+37.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3,300.00 Ft (¥1,682.63) |
3,922.42 Ft (¥2,000.00) |
+18.9 % |
Childcare | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
164,705.88 Ft (¥83,981.72) |
375,114.04 Ft (¥191,266.53) |
+127.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
4,609,761.05 Ft (¥2,350,466.57) |
5,508,201.37 Ft (¥2,808,571.43) |
+19.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
35,590.45 Ft (¥18,147.18) |
15,312.53 Ft (¥7,807.69) |
-57.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
14,338.05 Ft (¥7,310.82) |
12,061.45 Ft (¥6,150.00) |
-15.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
37,519.60 Ft (¥19,130.83) |
17,477.85 Ft (¥8,911.76) |
-53.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
38,894.21 Ft (¥19,831.73) |
24,842.01 Ft (¥12,666.67) |
-36.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
279,000.00 Ft (¥142,259.04) |
371,799.47 Ft (¥189,576.47) |
+33.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
212,115.38 Ft (¥108,155.31) |
198,627.10 Ft (¥101,277.78) |
-6.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
523,600.00 Ft (¥266,977.89) |
696,033.81 Ft (¥354,900.00) |
+32.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
398,076.92 Ft (¥202,975.05) |
387,027.70 Ft (¥197,341.18) |
-2.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
175,728.21 Ft (¥89,601.89) |
309,868.27 Ft (¥157,998.43) |
+76.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
123,560.01 Ft (¥63,001.90) |
144,922.64 Ft (¥73,894.46) |
+17.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Budapest Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
538,490.47 Ft (¥274,570.38) |
783,559.67 Ft (¥399,528.48) |
+45.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.85 | 1.75 | -74.5 % |
| Last update: | 17 May 2026 | 19 May 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Kamakura | 32.85 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Hiratsuka | 37.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ome | 40.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sammu | 56.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chichibu | 59.16 miles |