Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,231 Ft (7,046 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,662 Ft (4,433 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,024 Ft (1,705 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft (793 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,256 Ft (2,092 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 999 Ft (1,664 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,112 Ft (3,518 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 604 Ft (1,005 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 415 Ft (690 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 402 Ft (670 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,211 Ft (3,682 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 692 Ft (1,152 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 284 Ft (472 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% 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 | 418,793 Ft (697,463 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,848 Ft (509,363 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,661 Ft (79,376 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 262,792 Ft (437,657 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,877 Ft (329,547 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,536 Ft (87,494 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,387 Ft (10,638 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,172 Ft (225,117 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,984 Ft (59,929 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,392 Ft (7,314 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,694 Ft (6,152 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | - 25% | |
| 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) | 27,826 Ft (46,342 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,358 Ft (20,580 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,937 Ft (54,853 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,595 Ft (60,946 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 6% | |
| 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 | 10,548,800 Ft (17,568,104 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Ft (1,077 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,526 Ft (15,864 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,313 Ft (7,183 Franc) | 5,548 Franc | + 29% | |
| 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) | 3,276 Ft (5,456 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,622 Ft (6,031 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,627 Ft (36,019 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,095 Ft (3,488 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 Ft (1,736 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,690 Ft (2,815 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 866 Ft (1,443 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (1,912 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,151 Ft (8,579 Franc) | 7,263 Franc | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Budapest | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,355 Ft (17,245 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,665 Ft (7,768 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,135 Ft (28,537 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,326 Ft (27,190 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,450 Ft (4,081 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,008 Ft (1,679 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 811 Ft (1,350 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 233,731 Ft (389,259 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (49 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,507 Ft (32,487 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,184 Ft (3,638 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 319% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 366 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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