Cost of living in Budapest

Before you come to study at ELTE, you need to make a budget plan to see how you can cover the living costs in Budapest during your studies. Budapest is a popular destination for students also because the city offers affordable living costs.

Considering the different expenditures, you can calculate with the following prices.

Cost of living in Budapest

• accommodation, if you rent an apartment: HUF 120,000 - 200,000 = ab. EUR 310 - 530
• one single ticket (bus, tram): HUF 450 = ab. EUR 1.15
• one monthly pass for public transport for students: HUF 3,450 = ab. EUR 8.85

Shopping in Budapest

• one litre of milk: HUF 270 = EUR 0.7
• one litre of bottled water: HUF 150 - 250 = EUR 0.3 - 0.6
• one loaf of bread: HUF 450 = EUR 1.15

Nightlife in Budapest

• one small bottle of beer: HUF 350 - 500 = EUR 0.9 - 1.2
• one bottle of red table wine: HUF 1500 - 2500= EUR 3.5 - 6.5
• one cinema ticket: HUF 2500 - 3500 = EUR 6.5 - 9