Cheapest priced cityDebrecen$1,128 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityBudapest$1,345 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$580across 2 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debrecen | $1,128 | $497 | $637 | $131 | $289 | $184 | $27 | $1,273 |
| Budapest | $1,345 | $663 | $868 | $137 | $315 | $202 | $28 | $1,743 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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