Christmas market in Budapest has not-too-high prices considering European standards

As Christmas approaches, the popularity of Christmas markets is growing. Budapest takes an important place in many lists of the best Christmas markets in Europe. However, it is interesting to see how "wallet-friendly" the capital markets are compared to the rest of Europe.

For Christmas mood, you should go to Hungary. In Budapest, the streets and squares shine with Christmas decorations. According to tourists, the Christmas markets here are among the most interesting in Europe. It is here that you can fully experience the national Hungarian flavour, taste local dishes and buy original gifts. The prices of Christmas markets are described in the article by hungarytoday.hu.

Compared to neighboring Vienna, what you buy matters a lot because mulled wine is cheaper in Budapest: HUF 1,350 (EUR 3.5) in Hungary and EUR 5.5 in Austria. It is worth buying a fireplace pie in the Austrian capital, which costs HUF 3,200 (EUR 8.4) in Budapest and EUR 6 in Vienna. However, the fact that the units of measurement are different makes it difficult to compare. For example, in the Hungarian capital, roasted chestnuts cost 2,500 forints (6.6 euros) for 10 decagrams, while in Vienna they cost 4 euros for 8 decagrams.

The main reason for the relatively low ranking in the survey is the high cost of living and travel (from the UK), leaving only Poland's Krakow ahead of the Hungarian capital for mulled wine.

In Poland's second-largest city, 10 decagrams of various cheeses can be purchased for just 5 zlotys (€1.15), fresh pastries can be bought for 10-20 zlotys (€2.3-4.6), and soups for 15 zlotys (€3.45). 3.45). For a classic Krakow pretzel, you will have to pay 3 zlotys (0.7 euros).

Prague Christmas markets are also very cheap: a hot drink cost only 90 CZK (3.7 euros) last year. Mulled wine was only 65 CZK (2.7 euros), but this year it went up to 75 CZK (3 euros) because of the holiday season. In the Czech capital, you can buy fried sausage for 105-120 CZK (4.3-4.9 EUR) and pancakes for 90-120 CZK (3.7-4.3 EUR). A Czech fireplace pie called trdelník will cost 80 Czech crowns (3.3 euros).

The most expensive Christmas market, according to the British Post, is in Copenhagen, where you can buy mulled wine for almost 59 Danish kroner (8 euros), but if you also include accommodation and meals in a restaurant, the survey confirms that Vienna is the most expensive.