Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 11% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft (R 179) | R 170 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft (R 136) | R 85 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (R 49) | R 47 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 491 Ft (R 25) | R 21 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft (R 64) | R 53 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft (R 60) | R 25 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,202 Ft (R 113) | R 73 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft (R 27) | R 28 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (R 21) | R 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (R 19) | R 23 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft (R 137) | R 91 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (R 31) | R 25 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft (R 15) | R 18 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,974 Ft (R 19,670) | R 22,683 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,390 Ft (R 13,425) | R 13,016 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,447 Ft (R 2,488) | R 1,576 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,305 Ft (R 10,802) | R 12,490 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,519 Ft (R 8,090) | R 8,192 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (R 1,702) | R 714 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (R 241) | R 715 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (R 6,463) | R 4,628 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (R 1,865) | R 1,649 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (R 241) | R 119 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (R 176) | R 63 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,646 Ft (R 1,420) | R 898 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (R 629) | R 639 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (R 1,493) | R 1,586 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (R 1,766) | R 1,356 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft (R 490,308) | R 399,668 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 635 Ft (R 33) | R 23 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,652 Ft (R 496) | R 595 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,517 Ft (R 232) | R 152 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (R 168) | R 122 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (R 201) | R 261 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (R 1,058) | R 559 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (R 99) | R 51 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (R 58) | R 32 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (R 65) | R 66 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (R 60) | R 47 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (R 55) | R 32 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (R 246) | R 222 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (R 623) | R 379 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft (R 262) | R 227 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (R 1,005) | R 941 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (R 864) | R 644 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,886 Ft (R 148) | R 106 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (R 48) | R 34 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (R 41) | R 39 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft (R 15,142) | R 9,964 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (R 1.44) | R 1.58 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,474 Ft (R 949) | R 655 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,043 Ft (R 105) | R 55 | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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