Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 95% more expensive than in Durgapur (India)
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| Food | + 122% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 122% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,455 Ft (₨793) | ₨300 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (₨574) | ₨260 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (₨228) | ₨76 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (₨116) | ₨37 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (₨273) | ₨66 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (₨297) | ₨75 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,251 Ft (₨517) | ₨288 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 537 Ft (₨123) | ₨106 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (₨92) | ₨18 | + 415% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 Ft (₨83) | ₨88 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (₨467) | ₨784 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 565 Ft (₨130) | ₨70 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 456 Ft (₨105) | ₨40 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 131% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,836 Ft (₨87,863) | ₨17,123 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262,418 Ft (₨60,227) | ₨17,746 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,378 Ft (₨14,546) | ₨3,148 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,881 Ft (₨47,710) | ₨20,818 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 156,748 Ft (₨35,975) | ₨10,000 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,606 Ft (₨8,631) | ₨5,000 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,149 Ft (₨1,182) | ₨1,025 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (₨29,968) | ₨30,893 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (₨8,139) | ₨11,740 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (₨927) | ₨462 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (₨651) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 125% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (₨6,556) | ₨2,485 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (₨2,826) | ₨1,479 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (₨6,675) | ₨3,227 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (₨7,804) | ₨1,970 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 79% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (₨2,341,218) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (₨146) | ₨72 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (₨2,189) | ₨567 | + 286% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,484 Ft (₨1,029) | ₨193 | + 433% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (₨707) | ₨45 | + 1472% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (₨946) | ₨1,200 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (₨4,854) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (₨413) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (₨250) | ₨75 | + 233% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (₨247) | ₨248 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (₨154) | ₨60 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft (₨225) | ₨45 | + 401% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (₨1,077) | ₨500 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 67% more expensive than in Durgapur (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Durgapur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft (₨2,980) | ₨980 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (₨1,154) | ₨335 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (₨3,915) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft (₨3,872) | ₨1,800 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (₨747) | ₨600 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (₨179) | ₨65 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (₨179) | ₨154 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (₨58,304) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (₨4,180) | ₨500 | + 736% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft (₨464) | ₨120 | + 287% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,196 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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