Hungary
Cost of Living in Budapest
Monthly Total
$1,826
$31,955
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$727
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$37
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$727
$12,723
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$154
$2,695
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$117
$2,048
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$144
$2,520
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$215
$3,763
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$129
$2,258
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$40
$700
Monthly Total
$1,826
$31,955
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