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Cities/Budapest

Budapest

Hungary

A grand, thermal-bath-loving capital split by the Danube, offering stunning architecture, ruin bars, and one of Europe's best nightlife scenes at bargain prices.

Population: 1.8M
Avg Income: $ 30K/yr
Avg. Temp: 11°C
Area: 525 km²
HUF
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35
Affordable

#140 of 250

30% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 313

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 595

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 88

per month

Restaurants

$ 252

per month

Transportation

$ 94

per month

Utilities

$ 155

per month

Entertainment

$ 74

per month

Healthcare

$ 19

per month

Clothing

$ 37

per month