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Budapest is 33% cheaper

Budapest
6

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Edinburgh
0

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
45
Budapest
Cheaper
33 pts cheaper
78
Edinburgh
Rent
35
Budapest
Cheaper
30 pts cheaper
65
Edinburgh
Groceries
48
Budapest
Cheaper
48 pts cheaper
96
Edinburgh
Restaurants
42
Budapest
Cheaper
43 pts cheaper
85
Edinburgh
Transport
52
Budapest
Cheaper
36 pts cheaper
88
Edinburgh
Utilities
58
Budapest
Cheaper
34 pts cheaper
92
Edinburgh

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in BudapestEquivalent in EdinburghDifference
£30,000£52,000£22,000 more
£40,000£69,333£29,333 more
£50,000£86,667£36,667 more
£60,000£104,000£44,000 more
£80,000£138,667£58,667 more
£100,000£173,333£73,333 more

Budapest vs Edinburgh: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 33%. Budapest is the more affordable option.

Rent: Budapest has a rent index of 35, while Edinburgh has 65.

Average Salaries: Budapest: £1,350/month vs Edinburgh: £2,800/month (both in GBP).

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

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