Budapest is the most expensive of Hungary's 2 priced cities — $1,345 a month in essentials, 19% above Debrecen at $1,128. The average net salary of $1,743 covers that 1.3×. 101.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 15 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 23°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $663 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $868 |
| Groceries | $137 |
| Dining out | $315 |
| Utilities | $202 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,345 |
| Avg net salary | $1,743 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,273 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,676 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Budapest, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.21 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $67.95 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.06 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.47 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.79 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.79 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.09 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.97 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.27 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.84 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.58 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.98 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.07 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.05 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.10 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.82 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.65 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.58 |
| Monthly transit pass | $28.45 |
| Taxi start | $3.48 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.39 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.88 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $177.85 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $24.39 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $25.32 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $72.63 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.48 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Budapest has 101.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the lowest of the 8 Hungary cities we track. Hungary's national figure is 106.6, so Budapest runs 5 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9°C | -3°C | 83% | 66% | 41 mm |
| Feb | 4.2°C | 0.5°C | 77% | 63% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 7.2°C | 3.8°C | 66% | 56% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 11.9°C | 9.1°C | 62% | 56% | 41 mm |
| May | 16.5°C | 15.3°C | 69% | 62% | 69 mm |
| Jun | 21.6°C | 22.2°C | 67% | 54% | 71 mm |
| Jul | 23.1°C | 23.7°C | 63% | 48% | 58 mm |
| Aug | 23°C | 23.8°C | 66% | 47% | 54 mm |
| Sep | 17.7°C | 17°C | 71% | 51% | 73 mm |
| Oct | 11.9°C | 10.1°C | 80% | 58% | 59 mm |
| Nov | 6.3°C | 3.5°C | 86% | 69% | 51 mm |
| Dec | 2.4°C | -1.1°C | 87% | 72% | 45 mm |
Need the full Hungary model?
Open the gated deep-dive for city shortlist, cost detail, weather, visa, tax, dating-market signals, and subregion rankings.
Unlock Hungary deep-dive