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Budapest
Budapest, Hungary — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 42.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 42.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 30.0 |
| Population | 1,752,000 |
About Budapest
Budapest has a composite price-level index of 42.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 30.0, making it a relatively affordable city. It is home to roughly 1.8 million people and uses the HUF. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Budapest so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Budapest stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Budapest?
Budapest has a composite price-level index of 42.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 30.0.
What currency is used in Budapest?
Budapest uses the HUF.
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Last updated 2026-06-01