Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,479 Ft (R 198) | R 144 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (R 143) | R 82 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (R 57) | R 58 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (R 28) | R 19 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (R 68) | R 37 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (R 74) | R 28 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,182 Ft (R 124) | R 91 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 548 Ft (R 31) | R 29 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (R 23) | R 32 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft (R 20) | R 33 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (R 116) | R 116 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 583 Ft (R 33) | R 23 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 Ft (R 26) | R 17 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 34% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 381,102 Ft (R 21,703) | R 14,480 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 258,214 Ft (R 14,705) | R 8,621 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,290 Ft (R 2,807) | R 1,675 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,424 Ft (R 11,870) | R 8,082 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,734 Ft (R 8,869) | R 5,851 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,596 Ft (R 1,970) | R 2,507 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,119 Ft (R 291) | R 515 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (R 7,436) | R 6,479 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,569 Ft (R 2,139) | R 1,875 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (R 230) | R 87 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 Ft (R 181) | R 59 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (R 1,627) | R 1,027 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (R 701) | R 749 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (R 1,656) | R 1,824 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (R 1,936) | R 1,377 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (R 580,941) | R 420,471 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Ft (R 36) | R 24 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (R 543) | R 812 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,463 Ft (R 254) | R 180 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (R 176) | R 60 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (R 235) | R 233 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,066 Ft (R 1,143) | R 610 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (R 102) | R 44 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,090 Ft (R 62) | R 32 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (R 61) | R 57 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (R 38) | R 33 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 974 Ft (R 55) | R 23 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (R 267) | R 221 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,848 Ft (R 789) | R 502 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (R 286) | R 252 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,976 Ft (R 910) | R 779 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,098 Ft (R 974) | R 766 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (R 185) | R 90 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 783 Ft (R 45) | R 37 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 784 Ft (R 45) | R 35 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 290,836 Ft (R 16,563) | R 9,198 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (R 1.74) | R 1.80 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (R 1,037) | R 544 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,038 Ft (R 116) | R 47 | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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