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Budapest vs London

Budapest runs about 164% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,517 USD a month.

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Budapest
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
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Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+164%
London relative to Budapest
Rent gap
$1,950
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BudapestLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Budapest $650, London $2,600. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Food
    Food: Budapest $459, London $617. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Transport
    Transport: Budapest $66, London $282. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Budapest $177, London $267. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Budapest $17, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Budapest $99, London $169. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Budapest $65, London $107. Cheaper in Budapest.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBudapestLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,533 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)24✓63
Housing650 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities177 USD✓267 USD
Food459 USD✓617 USD
Transport66 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare17 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle99 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,542 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate33.5%28.6%✓
Left over each month4,009 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre650 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,200 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓66/100
Healthcare68/10084/100✓
Air quality54/10060/100✓
Public transport90/10092/100✓
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency52/100100/100✓
Nightlife92/10094/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C12°C
Summer high28°C23°C✓
Winter low-2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,990 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall600 mm600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyHUFGBP
Time zoneEurope/BudapestEurope/London

Budapest runs about 164% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,517 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Budapest or London cheaper?

Budapest runs about 164% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,517 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Budapest?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,542 a month in Budapest and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Budapest or London?

Budapest scores 76/100 on safety and 68/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Budapest averages 12°C against 12°C in London.