4.7% above the Hungary average
Ranked #273 of 546 cities · More expensive than 50% of cities worldwide
Compared to Hungary average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | HUF 278,387/mo ≈ $902 | HUF 212,963/mo ≈ $690 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | HUF 525,502/mo ≈ $1,704 | HUF 402,273/mo ≈ $1,304 | 24% |
Budapest has a composite cost index of 29.5 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 61 country PLI x 1 city factor
Budapest is average by global standards (ranked #273 of 546 cities). It is 4.7% more expensive than the Hungary average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Hungary earning HUF 17,656,481 gross take home HUF 978,463/month after tax (33.5% effective rate). See full Hungary tax calculator →
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