While hybrid working has become the norm, a gradual return to the office is underway. Yet, some workers still cherish the classic five-day office setup—a clear boundary between work and home life. But which cities in the world are the most affordable for office workers?
To find out, Business Name Generator has conducted a new study, analysing 40 global cities, looking at metrics such as commute costs and the cost of a coffee. The team has also provided some top tips for returning to the office full-time.
Budapest named the second most affordable city in the world for office workers
Rank |
City |
Country |
Cost of a coffee (£) |
Commute costs (£) |
1 |
Rome |
Italy |
£1.34 |
£30.70 |
2 |
Budapest |
Hungary |
£1.92 |
£22.17 |
3 |
Barcelona |
Spain |
£1.97 |
£21.68 |
4 |
Lisbon |
Portugal |
£1.66 |
£35.09 |
5 |
Milan |
Italy |
£1.69 |
£34.21 |
6 |
Tokyo |
Japan |
£1.98 |
£22.88 |
7 |
Sao Paulo |
Brazil |
£1.62 |
£39.79 |
8 |
Madrid |
Spain |
£1.75 |
£35.41 |
9 |
Bangkok |
Thailand |
£1.94 |
£29.56 |
10 |
Istanbul |
Turkey |
£1.95 |
£33.11 |
Key findings from the study:
- Budapest, Hungary, is named the second most affordable global city for office workers, with people benefiting from low commuting costs, £22.17 per month.
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Budapest comes right after Rome, Italy, named the most affordable city in the world for office workers, with a travel pass costing £30.70 per month and a coffee only £1.34, the cheapest of the ranking.
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On the other hand, London, UK, is the most expensive city in the world for office workers, with a travel pass costing £180.69 per month, six times more expensive than in Rome.
More information can be found in the press release below and via the blog post HERE.
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1 Comment
These surveys are valueless. Contrast rents and groceries with the typical Budapest office worker’s salary and it doesn’t take a genius to work out that Budapest is far from a good deal for office workers. If only everything in the city was as affordable as the monthly travel pass!