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Budapest is 25% cheaper

Budapest
6

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Birmingham
0

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
45
Budapest
Cheaper
25 pts cheaper
70
Birmingham
Rent
35
Budapest
Cheaper
15 pts cheaper
50
Birmingham
Groceries
48
Budapest
Cheaper
46 pts cheaper
94
Birmingham
Restaurants
42
Budapest
Cheaper
36 pts cheaper
78
Birmingham
Transport
52
Budapest
Cheaper
30 pts cheaper
82
Birmingham
Utilities
58
Budapest
Cheaper
30 pts cheaper
88
Birmingham

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Birmingham to match a Budapest salary

Salary in BudapestEquivalent in BirminghamDifference
£30,000£46,667£16,667 more
£40,000£62,222£22,222 more
£50,000£77,778£27,778 more
£60,000£93,333£33,333 more
£80,000£124,444£44,444 more
£100,000£155,556£55,556 more

Budapest vs Birmingham: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 25%. Budapest is the more affordable option.

Rent: Budapest has a rent index of 35, while Birmingham has 50.

Average Salaries: Budapest: £1,350/month vs Birmingham: £2,400/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Budapest wins 6, while Birmingham wins 0.

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