Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 4% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,889 Ft (Q63) | Q40 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,786 Ft (Q61) | Q35 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 870 Ft (Q19) | Q22 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 478 Ft (Q10) | Q13 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,209 Ft (Q26) | Q14 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Ft (Q19) | Q8 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,084 Ft (Q46) | Q22 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 454 Ft (Q10) | Q20 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Ft (Q9) | Q11 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 339 Ft (Q7) | Q17 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,059 Ft (Q45) | Q100 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 595 Ft (Q13) | Q15 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 268 Ft (Q5.87) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Budapest | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 408,578 Ft (Q8,945) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 289,756 Ft (Q6,344) | Q2,700 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,501 Ft (Q996) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 269,830 Ft (Q5,908) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 164,416 Ft (Q3,600) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,414 Ft (Q819) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,091 Ft (Q90) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 111,445 Ft (Q2,440) | Q2,342 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,542 Ft (Q800) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,685 Ft (Q103) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,795 Ft (Q127) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 36% cheaper than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Budapest | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,697 Ft (Q606) | Q500 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,629 Ft (Q211) | Q499 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,711 Ft (Q650) | Q895 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,343 Ft (Q686) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Budapest | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,812,460 Ft (Q171,045) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft (Q14) | Q10 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,527 Ft (Q209) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,639 Ft (Q123) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Budapest | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,228 Ft (Q71) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,829 Ft (Q84) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,109 Ft (Q506) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,774 Ft (Q61) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,080 Ft (Q24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,139 Ft (Q25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 902 Ft (Q20) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,132 Ft (Q25) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,998 Ft (Q88) | Q60 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,025 Ft (Q460) | Q150 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,222 Ft (Q114) | Q85 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,021 Ft (Q373) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,658 Ft (Q496) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,140 Ft (Q69) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,062 Ft (Q23) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 818 Ft (Q18) | Q10 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 198,318 Ft (Q4,342) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (Q0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,437 Ft (Q426) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,072 Ft (Q45) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 928 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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