Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,479 Ft (6,163 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (4,432 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (1,761 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (863 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (2,111 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (2,289 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,182 Ft (3,865 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 548 Ft (970 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (709 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft (636 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (3,602 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 583 Ft (1,032 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 Ft (793 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 181% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 381,102 Ft (675,001 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 258,214 Ft (457,344 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,290 Ft (87,302 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,424 Ft (369,157 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,734 Ft (275,833 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,596 Ft (61,275 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,119 Ft (9,066 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (231,274 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,569 Ft (66,541 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (7,156 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 Ft (5,641 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 19% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (50,591 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (21,812 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (51,513 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (60,224 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (18,067,994 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Ft (1,130 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (16,896 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,456 Ft (7,892 Franc) | 5,555 Franc | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (5,459 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (7,304 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,066 Ft (35,540 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (3,188 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,090 Ft (1,931 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (1,910 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (1,186 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 974 Ft (1,726 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (8,310 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,848 Ft (24,528 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (8,909 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,976 Ft (28,296 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,098 Ft (30,283 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (5,767 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 783 Ft (1,388 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 784 Ft (1,389 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 290,836 Ft (515,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (54 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (32,262 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,038 Ft (3,610 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 316% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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