Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,029 Ft (CH$5,502) | CH$9,129 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,694 Ft (CH$4,593) | CH$4,630 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 686 Ft (CH$1,861) | CH$1,963 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 253 Ft (CH$687) | CH$823 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 605 Ft (CH$1,639) | CH$2,103 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 625 Ft (CH$1,695) | CH$1,062 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,009 Ft (CH$2,736) | CH$3,676 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 372 Ft (CH$1,009) | CH$1,078 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 280 Ft (CH$759) | CH$822 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 258 Ft (CH$699) | CH$858 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,776 Ft (CH$4,815) | CH$4,625 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 462 Ft (CH$1,252) | CH$1,496 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 176 Ft (CH$476) | CH$449 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 16% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 312,695 Ft (CH$847,799) | CH$775,121 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 224,562 Ft (CH$608,847) | CH$498,351 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,588 Ft (CH$131,734) | CH$64,759 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 209,117 Ft (CH$566,971) | CH$506,881 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 147,091 Ft (CH$398,802) | CH$321,397 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,734 Ft (CH$80,617) | CH$43,435 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,956 Ft (CH$10,726) | CH$16,963 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,730 Ft (CH$327,331) | CH$216,442 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,936 Ft (CH$67,608) | CH$64,871 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,560 Ft (CH$6,940) | CH$7,388 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,309 Ft (CH$6,260) | CH$4,388 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 45% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,563 Ft (CH$61,174) | CH$35,520 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,887 Ft (CH$29,518) | CH$22,474 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,611 Ft (CH$69,437) | CH$43,873 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,038 Ft (CH$73,306) | CH$54,215 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 9% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,366,180 Ft (CH$17,260,391) | CH$12,264,700 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 380 Ft (CH$1,029) | CH$847 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,723 Ft (CH$26,362) | CH$41,982 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,189 Ft (CH$8,647) | CH$4,738 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,201 Ft (CH$5,968) | CH$3,077 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,688 Ft (CH$7,289) | CH$6,726 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,298 Ft (CH$49,610) | CH$31,194 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,152 Ft (CH$3,124) | CH$4,145 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 853 Ft (CH$2,312) | CH$2,695 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 738 Ft (CH$2,001) | CH$2,899 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 457 Ft (CH$1,240) | CH$1,727 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 514 Ft (CH$1,393) | CH$1,638 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,431 Ft (CH$9,301) | CH$11,749 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,577 Ft (CH$17,833) | CH$21,176 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,667 Ft (CH$9,941) | CH$8,886 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,673 Ft (CH$39,783) | CH$21,233 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,721 Ft (CH$31,780) | CH$34,240 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,848 Ft (CH$5,011) | CH$5,544 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 758 Ft (CH$2,056) | CH$3,014 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 539 Ft (CH$1,460) | CH$2,337 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 142,179 Ft (CH$385,485) | CH$342,878 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (CH$77) | CH$143 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,408 Ft (CH$33,642) | CH$36,083 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,406 Ft (CH$3,811) | CH$3,982 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
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