Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Budapest | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft (257TL) | 219TL | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft (195TL) | 158TL | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (70TL) | 79TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 491 Ft (36TL) | 26TL | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft (91TL) | 57TL | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft (86TL) | 27TL | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,202 Ft (163TL) | 118TL | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft (38TL) | 31TL | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (30TL) | 26TL | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (27TL) | 51TL | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft (197TL) | 344TL | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (44TL) | 66TL | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft (22TL) | 14TL | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Budapest | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,974 Ft (28,275TL) | 27,894TL | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,390 Ft (19,298TL) | 15,445TL | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,447 Ft (3,577TL) | 2,763TL | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,305 Ft (15,527TL) | 23,916TL | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,519 Ft (11,630TL) | 12,312TL | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (2,447TL) | 1,023TL | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (346TL) | 398TL | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (9,291TL) | 7,887TL | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (2,681TL) | 2,781TL | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (346TL) | 131TL | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (254TL) | 138TL | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 23% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,646 Ft (2,041TL) | 1,131TL | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (904TL) | 852TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (2,146TL) | 2,018TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (2,539TL) | 2,127TL | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 26% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Budapest | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft (704,799TL) | 941,582TL | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 635 Ft (47TL) | 34TL | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,652 Ft (713TL) | 1,392TL | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,517 Ft (333TL) | 158TL | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (242TL) | 48TL | + 409% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (288TL) | 220TL | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (1,520TL) | 1,766TL | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (142TL) | 83TL | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (83TL) | 97TL | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (93TL) | 64TL | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (86TL) | 60TL | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (79TL) | 78TL | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (353TL) | 443TL | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Budapest | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (896TL) | 761TL | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft (377TL) | 358TL | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (1,444TL) | 1,488TL | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (1,242TL) | 2,108TL | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,886 Ft (213TL) | 291TL | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (69TL) | 85TL | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (59TL) | 113TL | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft (21,765TL) | 15,352TL | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (2.08TL) | 1.00TL | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,474 Ft (1,364TL) | 2,014TL | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,043 Ft (151TL) | 105TL | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,501 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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