Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,253 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (5,259 Ft) | 2,721 Ft | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (2,615 Ft) | 1,240 Ft | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (532 Ft) | 417 Ft | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.39 (1,773 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.31 (1,338 Ft) | 868 Ft | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,471 Ft) | 2,075 Ft | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (1,047 Ft) | 602 Ft | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (657 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (431 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,947 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (744 Ft) | 717 Ft | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.72 (1,098 Ft) | 334 Ft | + 229% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 132% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,520 (1,018,257 Ft) | 406,549 Ft | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,836 (742,068 Ft) | 316,629 Ft | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (113,808 Ft) | 51,587 Ft | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,545 (624,370 Ft) | 250,138 Ft | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,124 (454,082 Ft) | 190,386 Ft | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (66,394 Ft) | 32,028 Ft | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (15,547 Ft) | 6,358 Ft | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | €434 (175,207 Ft) | 129,933 Ft | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (36,029 Ft) | 36,781 Ft | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,115 Ft) | 5,117 Ft | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (7,632 Ft) | 3,474 Ft | + 120% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (38,616 Ft) | 24,893 Ft | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (14,792 Ft) | 12,038 Ft | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (40,676 Ft) | 32,396 Ft | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (57,469 Ft) | 40,478 Ft | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,374 (11,465,951 Ft) | 9,737,730 Ft | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (736 Ft) | 625 Ft | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (21,109 Ft) | 8,979 Ft | + 135% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (8,487 Ft) | 4,376 Ft | + 94% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,894 Ft) | 3,153 Ft | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,849 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (28,049 Ft) | 20,661 Ft | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (1,616 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (933 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (1,293 Ft) | 1,684 Ft | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (739 Ft) | 836 Ft | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (547 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (10,666 Ft) | 5,252 Ft | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 63% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Munich | Budapest | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (20,071 Ft) | 9,052 Ft | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (9,760 Ft) | 4,674 Ft | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €149 (60,083 Ft) | 17,151 Ft | + 250% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (25,581 Ft) | 15,098 Ft | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (5,065 Ft) | 2,270 Ft | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 (1,987 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.17 (1,686 Ft) | 837 Ft | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (205,590 Ft) | 246,766 Ft | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (49 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (25,573 Ft) | 18,979 Ft | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (3,502 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | + 60% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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