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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Lisbon is 52% cheaper than Budapest
| Lifestyle | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $800/mo | $1,250/mo | +56% |
| Moderate | $1,150/mo | $1,750/mo | +52% |
| Comfortable | $1,750/mo | $2,650/mo | +51% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $750/mo | $1,500/mo | +100% |
| Groceries & Food | $230/mo | $350/mo | +52% |
| Dining Out | $140/mo | $280/mo | +100% |
| Transport | $25/mo | $44/mo | +76% |
| Utilities & Internet | $115/mo | $175/mo | +52% |
| Healthcare | $92/mo | $140/mo | +52% |
| Leisure & Personal | $81/mo | $123/mo | +52% |
Sources: KSH (Hungary), Eurostat / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +44% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $3 | +4% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $7 | +41% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $1 | -25% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulash (local restaurant) | $7 | $10 | +46% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5 | $8 | +41% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | -10% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $3 | +38% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (District V-VII) | $750 | $1,200 | +60% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $500 | $800 | +60% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,400 | $2,100 | +50% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $900 | $1,400 | +56% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (BKK) | $32 | $44 | +38% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $4 | +150% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $130 | $120 | -8% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $14 | $35 | +150% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $40 | +33% |
| Thermal bath entry | $10 | $8 | -20% |
| Cinema ticket | $5 | $12 | +122% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $8 | $15 | +85% |
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