Horror prices at the Christmas markets in Budapest!
The Christmas market on Vörösmarty Square and in front of the Szent István Basilica opened on 18 November. Although Christmas markets are extremely popular this time of the year, some might not be able to afford buying anything there. Those who visit the Christmas markets in Budapest should prepare for horror prices!
The prices have increased at the Christmas markets
Inflation is still very high in Hungary. Consumer prices were on average 21.1 percent higher this October than last year, and the rate of food inflation was no less than 40 percent, writes penzcentrum.hu. Therefore, the prices at the Christmas markets have increased, too. Although the previous markets were also known for their expensive goods, now people have to dig even deeper into their pockets. While last year, you could get 3 dl of mulled wine for HUF 900 (EUR 2,22), this year it costs HUF 1,200 (EUR 2,96).
Mulled wine starts at HUF 1,200 (EUR 2,96)
Both dishes and drinks will have horror prices. The price of a main course starts from HUF 4,500 (EUR 11,10) and goes up to HUF 8,500 (EUR 20,96), reports szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu. This means that a family of four, even if they buy the cheapest food and fruit tea, has to pay HUF 22,000 (EUR 54,25). As for the drinks, the beloved mulled wine and the punch cost HUF 1,200/3dl (EUR 2,96), the fruit tea: HUF 1000/3dl (EUR 2,47), brandy and rum punch: HUF 2400/3dl (EUR 5,92), and you can get short drinks for HUF 2300/4cl (EUR 5,67).
For how much can you eat at the Christmas markets?
As mentioned before, the prices of the main courses range between HUF 4,500 (EUR 11,10) and HUF 8,500 (EUR 20,96). For exmple, visitors have to pay HUF 4800 (EUR 11,84) for stuffed cabbage. In addition, roast pork also costs a fortune, HUF 6900 (EUR 17,01). However, if you would like to have just a bite, you can get strudel for HUF 1,500 (EUR 3,70) or roasted chestnuts for HUF 2,000 (EUR 4,93).
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Source: penzcentrum.hu, szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu
Boycott them just don’t go to SUPPORT them.
If you take the “little ones” or as a Family to view the “reduced” Christmas decorations, festive lights and “other” – just go for a VIEWING – a walk around of the activities.
Its DIABOLICAL the pricing that has been set which increased PUBLIC objection is DON”T go and support them.
Yes, totally outrageous. Went to enjoy the opening day and two entrees, a simple langos and an order of toltott kapuszta totalled 10700 forints! Without any drinks, mind you. What are they thinking? I know what I’m thinking. Skip the food. Boycott those price increases. Enjoy the rest of the markets and eat at home or a restaurant beforehand.
Crazy prices! Went with my husband for some early Christmas vibes. We had langos and a hotdog and it cost the same as going out for a fancy dinner (with desert and drinks) in our hometown Balassagyarmat. Woops.
Very expensive. My wife and I are just back and the market stall prices are ridiculous. The atmosphere is great but 2 small plates of food for €52….!!
Absolutely agree. This market is tourist trap and unfortunately i was trapped. Prices was higher then a Michelin restaurant. For just a piece of langos with some cabbage 11000 HUF!!!
This was crazy, I got the langos and a few were displayed up front. I asked for the one with stuffed cabbage and sausage and was charged 14,000 HUF. this was the most expensive thing I ate in two weeks in Europe.