Budapest, Hungary
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Budapest, Hungary: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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75%
Quality of life -
33%
Cost of living -
83%
Connectivity -
78%
Weather
56
General
| Currency | HUF |
| Population (in millions) | 1.7 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 57 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | District 5, Erzsébetváros |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 200 |
| Top selling local beer | Dreher |
| Most popular local dish | Goulash |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Széchenyi Thermal Bath |
| Discount airline | Wizzair |
| Major airline | Wizz Air |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Keleti pályaudvar, Nyugati pályaudvar, Déli pályaudvar |
| Primary airports | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest Ferihegy International Airport, Budapest Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 200000 HUF |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | WestEnd City Center, Váci út 1-3, 1062 Budapest, Hungary |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
| Best internet carrier | UPC |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 600 HUF |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Rossmann |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $25,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $25000 |
| Sales tax rate | 27% |
| Income tax rate | 19% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 4.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 20000 HUF |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | OTP Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 104 (police), 105 (ambulance), 107 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
75%
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65%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
123%
Property to income -
35%
Crime -
52%
Healthcare -
78%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | HUF 394,398 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.04% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | HUF 147,031 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | HUF 3,585,946 |
Cost of living
33%
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Purchasing Power
56%
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Rent
15%
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Food
44%
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Restaurant
42%
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Workspace
54%
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Transport
39%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | HUF 195,083.83 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | HUF 147,295.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | HUF 365,690.12 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | HUF 258,025.35 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | HUF 5,029.49 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | HUF 488.38 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | HUF 529.95 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | HUF 1,188.64 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | HUF 4,355.57 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | HUF 165.62 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | HUF 2,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | HUF 363.38 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | HUF 562.21 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | HUF 2,080.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | HUF 1,908.64 |
| Apples (1kg) | HUF 560.99 |
| Oranges (1kg) | HUF 710.71 |
| Potato (1kg) | HUF 411.85 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | HUF 492.20 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | HUF 763.92 |
| Tomato (1kg) | HUF 1,306.31 |
| Banana (1kg) | HUF 674.57 |
| Onion (1kg) | HUF 454.51 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | HUF 4,084.84 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | HUF 3,500.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | HUF 16,100.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | HUF 2,500.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | HUF 800.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | HUF 900.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | HUF 475.01 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | HUF 385.02 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | HUF 735.51 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | HUF 57,407.19 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | HUF 30.04 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | HUF 5,350.58 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | HUF 18,753.39 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | HUF 5,029.49 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | HUF 2,500.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | HUF 350.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | HUF 9,500.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | HUF 665.24 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | HUF 9,713,105.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | HUF 9,295,833.33 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | HUF 1,000.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | HUF 400.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | HUF 6,000.00 |
