Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft (12,459 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft (9,458 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (3,412 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 491 Ft (1,755 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft (4,422 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft (4,163 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,202 Ft (7,871 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft (1,844 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (1,431 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (1,290 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft (9,535 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (2,145 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft (1,065 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,974 Ft (1,368,748 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,390 Ft (934,207 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,381 Ft (172,912 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,305 Ft (751,629 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,519 Ft (562,972 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (118,462 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (16,759 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (449,748 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (129,761 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (16,737 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (12,282 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,646 Ft (98,806 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (43,766 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (103,888 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (122,908 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft (34,118,158 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 635 Ft (2,268 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,652 Ft (34,498 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,515 Ft (16,136 Dinar) | 18,775 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 36% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (11,709 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (13,963 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (73,603 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (6,896 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (4,006 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (4,507 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (4,151 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (3,812 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (17,090 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (43,362 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft (18,227 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (69,912 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (60,118 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,886 Ft (10,314 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (3,363 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (2,858 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft (1,053,629 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (100 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,474 Ft (66,027 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,057 Ft (7,353 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 171% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,068 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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