Cost of Living in Budapest
Hungary • Pop: 1.8M
Budapest offers stunning architecture and thermal baths at very low costs.
Thermal bathsBeautiful architectureVery affordableGrowing startup scene
Cost Index
45
Rent Index
35
Avg Net Salary
£1,350/mo
Cost Breakdown vs London (Index 100)
Overall Cost
45
55% cheaperRent
35
65% cheaperGroceries
48
52% cheaperRestaurants
42
58% cheaperTransport
52
48% cheaperUtilities
58
42% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Budapest to match a London salary
| London Salary | Equivalent in Budapest | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £13,500 | Save £16,500 |
| £40,000 | £18,000 | Save £22,000 |
| £50,000 | £22,500 | Save £27,500 |
| £60,000 | £27,000 | Save £33,000 |
| £75,000 | £33,750 | Save £41,250 |
| £100,000 | £45,000 | Save £55,000 |
Living in Budapest: What to Expect
Budapest has a cost of living index of 45, meaning it is 55% cheaper than London in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Budapest is approximately Ft650,000 (£1,350 when converted to GBP).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 35
- Groceries: Index of 48
- Restaurants: Index of 42
- Transport: Index of 52
- Utilities: Index of 58
Key highlights: Thermal baths, Beautiful architecture, Very affordable, Growing startup scene.
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