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Cost of Living
Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺
#804
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Nomad Score:
73%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,200.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Budapest |
🔌 Utilities |
$110.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$45.00
$3.50
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
🛒 Groceries |
$220.00
$400.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for occasional self-catering |
🚗 Transportation |
$35.00
$50.00
$4.00
|
Daily average using public transport and occasional taxis |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Daily average for meals at mid-range restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and cultural activities |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for travel insurance coverage |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Expats monthly average for visa/legal services; locals and tourists typically none |
Total |
$1,020.00
$2,645.00
$115.50
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Local beers in pubs; prices can be lower outside tourist areas.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical local eateries; prices rise slightly in tourist-heavy districts.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Standard international chains; prices stable year-round.
per meal