Verdict: Budapest is 5% cheaper — saving you $65/month ($780/year)
Budapest ($1,215/mo)
Fukuoka ($1,280/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$650
$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$420
$420
Cheap Meal
$7
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$15
$18
Transit Pass
$30
$55
Utilities
$130
$110
Internet
$15
$35
Groceries
$180
$250
CategoryBudapestFukuokaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$650$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)$420$420
Cheap Meal$7$6+$1
Mid-Range Meal$15$18$-3
Transit Pass$30$55$-25
Utilities$130$110+$20
Internet$15$35$-20
Groceries$180$250$-70
Total Estimated$1,215$1,280$65 (5%)

Safety Index

Budapest: 78/100

Fukuoka: 90/100

Average Monthly Salary

Budapest: $1,600

Fukuoka: $2,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Budapest cheaper than Fukuoka?

Budapest is approximately 5% cheaper.Budapest costs around $1,215/month vs Fukuoka at $1,280/month. That is a saving of $65/month ($780/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Budapest or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka has cheaper rent.Budapest charges $650/month for a city-center 1BR, while Fukuoka is $650/month.

Which city is safer — Budapest or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka is safer, with a safety index of 90/100 vs 78/100.