Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,231 Ft (R 212) | R 177 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,662 Ft (R 134) | R 91 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,024 Ft (R 51) | R 53 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476 Ft (R 24) | R 24 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,256 Ft (R 63) | R 52 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 999 Ft (R 50) | R 29 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,112 Ft (R 106) | R 121 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 604 Ft (R 30) | R 30 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 415 Ft (R 21) | R 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 402 Ft (R 20) | R 23 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,211 Ft (R 111) | R 124 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 692 Ft (R 35) | R 26 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 284 Ft (R 14) | R 14 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% 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 | 418,793 Ft (R 21,012) | R 14,758 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,848 Ft (R 15,345) | R 12,628 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,661 Ft (R 2,391) | R 2,181 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 262,792 Ft (R 13,185) | R 9,335 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 197,877 Ft (R 9,928) | R 8,959 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,536 Ft (R 2,636) | R 1,928 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,387 Ft (R 320) | R 662 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,172 Ft (R 6,782) | R 5,457 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,984 Ft (R 1,805) | R 1,736 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,392 Ft (R 220) | R 128 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,694 Ft (R 185) | R 92 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,826 Ft (R 1,396) | R 887 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,358 Ft (R 620) | R 768 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,937 Ft (R 1,653) | R 1,646 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,595 Ft (R 1,836) | R 1,348 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 23% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,548,800 Ft (R 529,260) | R 440,461 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Ft (R 32) | R 25 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,526 Ft (R 478) | R 988 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,313 Ft (R 216) | R 185 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (R 164) | R 89 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,622 Ft (R 182) | R 248 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,627 Ft (R 1,085) | R 522 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,095 Ft (R 105) | R 52 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 Ft (R 52) | R 39 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,690 Ft (R 85) | R 72 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 866 Ft (R 43) | R 34 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (R 58) | R 26 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,151 Ft (R 258) | R 137 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,355 Ft (R 520) | R 498 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,665 Ft (R 234) | R 249 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,135 Ft (R 860) | R 963 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,326 Ft (R 819) | R 690 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,450 Ft (R 123) | R 102 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,008 Ft (R 51) | R 35 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 811 Ft (R 41) | R 39 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 233,731 Ft (R 11,727) | R 9,905 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (R 1.47) | R 1.72 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,507 Ft (R 979) | R 649 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,184 Ft (R 110) | R 54 | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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