Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Budapest | Kampala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (37,066 Shilling) | 22,172 Shilling | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (26,622 Shilling) | 26,832 Shilling | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,057 Ft (11,216 Shilling) | 12,619 Shilling | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 484 Ft (5,130 Shilling) | 3,337 Shilling | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (13,087 Shilling) | 5,700 Shilling | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (12,567 Shilling) | 4,416 Shilling | + 185% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (23,141 Shilling) | 15,607 Shilling | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (5,859 Shilling) | 10,904 Shilling | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (4,303 Shilling) | 4,513 Shilling | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (3,897 Shilling) | 3,930 Shilling | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (22,452 Shilling) | 38,257 Shilling | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (6,367 Shilling) | 4,726 Shilling | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (4,690 Shilling) | 2,690 Shilling | + 74% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Budapest | Kampala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 380,593 Ft (4,037,262 Shilling) | 4,312,660 Shilling | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (2,760,908 Shilling) | 1,667,670 Shilling | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (516,621 Shilling) | 406,213 Shilling | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 248,214 Ft (2,633,009 Shilling) | 3,120,020 Shilling | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 196,550 Ft (2,084,967 Shilling) | 1,559,590 Shilling | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,900 Ft (348,996 Shilling) | 248,612 Shilling | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,397 Ft (57,250 Shilling) | 123,490 Shilling | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 127,018 Ft (1,347,384 Shilling) | 921,701 Shilling | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (385,138 Shilling) | 616,927 Shilling | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,364 Ft (46,288 Shilling) | 27,673 Shilling | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (36,453 Shilling) | 88,943 Shilling | - 59% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 90% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (287,293 Shilling) | 62,421 Shilling | + 360% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (129,901 Shilling) | 102,803 Shilling | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (308,346 Shilling) | 185,309 Shilling | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,175 Ft (383,742 Shilling) | 123,084 Shilling | + 212% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (108,416,153 Shilling) | 53,098,600 Shilling | + 104% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft (6,719 Shilling) | 4,998 Shilling | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,770 Ft (103,634 Shilling) | 117,502 Shilling | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,431 Ft (47,004 Shilling) | 24,002 Shilling | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (34,752 Shilling) | 13,411 Shilling | + 159% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (41,443 Shilling) | 23,622 Shilling | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (218,457 Shilling) | 61,195 Shilling | + 257% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (20,468 Shilling) | 19,844 Shilling | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (11,890 Shilling) | 17,091 Shilling | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (13,376 Shilling) | 23,037 Shilling | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (12,320 Shilling) | 7,258 Shilling | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (11,315 Shilling) | 5,080 Shilling | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (50,723 Shilling) | 29,940 Shilling | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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Budapest | Kampala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,403 Ft (120,957 Shilling) | 65,966 Shilling | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (53,195 Shilling) | 44,032 Shilling | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (207,502 Shilling) | 97,348 Shilling | + 113% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,248 Ft (182,959 Shilling) | 131,839 Shilling | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (25,421 Shilling) | 22,534 Shilling | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 920 Ft (9,764 Shilling) | 13,864 Shilling | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (8,482 Shilling) | 4,556 Shilling | + 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (2,760,388 Shilling) | 2,748,080 Shilling | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (321 Shilling) | 208 Shilling | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,914 Ft (200,637 Shilling) | 214,801 Shilling | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,083 Ft (22,096 Shilling) | 15,335 Shilling | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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