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
Index
45
Rent
Index
Index
35
Avg Net Salary
$1,350/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (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 NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Budapest | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $22,500 | Save $27,500 |
| $75,000 | $33,750 | Save $41,250 |
| $100,000 | $45,000 | Save $55,000 |
| $125,000 | $56,250 | Save $68,750 |
| $150,000 | $67,500 | Save $82,500 |
| $200,000 | $90,000 | Save $110,000 |
Living in Budapest: What to Expect
Budapest has a cost of living index of 45, meaning it is 55% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Budapest is approximately Ft650,000 ($1,350 when converted to USD).
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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