Prices in Budapest
The daily costs to visit Budapest are not as high as other European capital cities. You can have a good meal for € 10 (US$ 10.70) or eat during a boat ride for around € 69 (US$ 73.80).
Prices and costs in Budapest are relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to other European capital cities.
Some examples of prices in Budapest
This list includes some examples of average prices in Budapest, so you can prepare your budget accordingly:
- One-way journey ticket: 350 Ft (US$ 1)
- 72h-travel card: 4.15 Ft (US$ 0)
- Take-out pizza: 1 Ft (US$ 0)
- Dinner for two in a moderately-priced restaurant: From 4 Ft (US$ 0), without wine
- A double room in a mid-range centrally located hotel: from € 50 (US$ 53.50) per night
- Tickets to visit one of the city’s monuments: Between 1.50 Ft (US$ 0) and 2.50 Ft (US$ 0)
- River cruise with dinner and live music included: 29,000 Ft (US$ 78.70)
- Taxi to the city center from Ferihegy Airport: Between 3.60 Ft (US$ 0) and 5.80 Ft (US$ 0)
Tipping
Tipping is part of the Hungarian culture and is used a lot more than in other European countries. It's even common for professionals like doctors to expect a tip for their work.
Some restaurants in Budapest include the tip directly in the bill. If it's not included, the standard tip is between 10% and 15% of the total amount.