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Navigating the Energy Cost Surge: Strategies for Renters to Beat Home Utility Bills

We composed the ultimate guide for expats to navigate through Budapest rentals' utility expenses.

 

As energy prices skyrocketed last year, for a government-set average consumption a price-capped tariff was set. For above average usage of these utilities, a much higher tariff is used, which can significantly increase the monthly expenses of households.

Although after two years of continuous increase, energy prices in Hungary started to decrease, for residents of stately houses or families with multiple children - a.k.a above average consumers - household energy prices have risen the most in recent years.
The prices of household energy in Hungary rose by 41.8% overall (59.4% for piped gas, 54.4% for firewood and 27.3% for electricity). It makes electricity twice, natural gas seven times more expensive than price-capped tariffs.



Good to know

As a tenant the eligibility for price-capped energy tariffs depends on whether the owner officially declared utility meters to the renter's name.

If you are looking to control your household’s utility expenses and don’t want to pay more for gas, electricity or district heating even above the government-set average consumption, we've got some valuable recommendations for you!

 

It's such as important to strike a balance between reducing consumption and maintaining a comfortable lifestyle and these freshly available properties square with both.

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By implementing these strategies and being mindful of your household's energy usage, you can effectively control utility expenses in the long run.