Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 6% cheaper than in Napier (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 11% cheaper than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Budapest | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,479 Ft (NZ$17) | NZ$14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (NZ$12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (NZ$4.75) | NZ$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (NZ$2.33) | NZ$1.96 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (NZ$5.69) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,182 Ft (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 548 Ft (NZ$2.62) | NZ$3.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (NZ$1.91) | NZ$2.93 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft (NZ$1.71) | NZ$2.85 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 583 Ft (NZ$2.78) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 Ft (NZ$2.14) | NZ$2.20 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Budapest | Napier | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 381,102 Ft (NZ$1,820) | NZ$2,181 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 258,214 Ft (NZ$1,233) | NZ$1,413 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,290 Ft (NZ$235) | NZ$327 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,424 Ft (NZ$996) | NZ$1,317 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,734 Ft (NZ$744) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,596 Ft (NZ$165) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,119 Ft (NZ$24) | NZ$68 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (NZ$624) | NZ$645 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,569 Ft (NZ$179) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (NZ$19) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 Ft (NZ$15) | NZ$19 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Budapest | Napier | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (NZ$136) | NZ$97 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (NZ$59) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (NZ$139) | NZ$172 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (NZ$162) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Budapest | Napier | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (NZ$48,727) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Ft (NZ$3.05) | NZ$2.15 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (NZ$46) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,463 Ft (NZ$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% more expensive than in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Budapest | Napier | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (NZ$15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (NZ$20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,066 Ft (NZ$96) | NZ$38 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (NZ$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,090 Ft (NZ$5.21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (NZ$5.15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (NZ$3.20) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 974 Ft (NZ$4.65) | NZ$3.42 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Napier (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Budapest | Napier | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,848 Ft (NZ$66) | NZ$42 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (NZ$24) | NZ$29 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,976 Ft (NZ$76) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,098 Ft (NZ$82) | NZ$80 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (NZ$16) | NZ$15 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 783 Ft (NZ$3.74) | NZ$4.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 784 Ft (NZ$3.75) | NZ$8 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 290,836 Ft (NZ$1,389) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (NZ$0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (NZ$87) | NZ$55 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,038 Ft (NZ$10) | NZ$24 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,035 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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