Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,057 Ft (€2.66) | €3.99 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 484 Ft (€1.22) | €1.26 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (€3.10) | €3.08 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (€2.98) | €2.45 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (€5.49) | €5.20 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (€1.39) | €2.18 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (€1.02) | €1.58 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (€0.92) | €0.98 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (€5.32) | €5.56 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (€1.51) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (€1.11) | €1.22 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 380,593 Ft (€957) | €1,069 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (€655) | €706 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (€123) | €153 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 248,214 Ft (€624) | €522 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 196,550 Ft (€494) | €425 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,900 Ft (€83) | €109 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,397 Ft (€14) | €21 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 127,018 Ft (€320) | €448 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (€91) | €92 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,364 Ft (€11) | €4.89 | + 125% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (€68) | €77 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (€73) | €86 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,175 Ft (€91) | €112 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (€25,709) | €22,774 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft (€1.59) | €1.62 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,770 Ft (€25) | €79 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,432 Ft (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (€10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (€52) | €45 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (€4.85) | €3.41 | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (€2.82) | €2.01 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (€3.17) | €2.40 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (€2.92) | €1.24 | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (€2.68) | €1.14 | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 11% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,403 Ft (€29) | €34 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (€49) | €51 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,248 Ft (€43) | €49 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (€6) | €7 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 920 Ft (€2.32) | €2.86 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (€2.01) | €2.98 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (€655) | €677 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,914 Ft (€48) | €29 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,083 Ft (€5.24) | €5.73 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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