Budapest, Hungary
+2% vs Budapest avgDistrict IX (Ferencváros) is a moderately-priced area within Budapest, with a cost of living index of 26.6 — that is +2% compared to the Budapest average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around Ft 219,822/month, compared to a range of Ft 146,548 in Csepel to Ft 280,166 in District V (Belváros).
For a typical resident of District IX (Ferencváros), housing takes up roughly 44% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately Ft 8,792,892 before tax.
Salaries in District IX (Ferencváros) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 26.6:
After tax and deductions of 33.5% in Hungary, take-home pay for someone earning Ft 8,792,892 would be roughly Ft 5,847,273/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a Ft 7,165,776 salary in District IX (Ferencváros), Budapest (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in District IX (Ferencváros) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $19,950 |
| London | GBP | £17,169 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 99,826 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| District V (Belváros) | 33.9 | 1.30x | +30% |
| District I (Buda Castle) | 31.8 | 1.22x | +22% |
| District II (Buda Hills) | 30.8 | 1.18x | +18% |
| District VI (Terézváros) | 30.0 | 1.15x | +15% |
| District XII (Hegyvidék) | 30.0 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in District IX (Ferencváros), Budapest to maintain your lifestyle.
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District IX (Ferencváros) is near the city average for Budapest. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in District IX (Ferencváros) is near the Budapest average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.