Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 45% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,128 Ft ($10) | $17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,686 Ft ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,134 Ft ($2.88) | $4.90 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 416 Ft ($1.06) | $0.97 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,198 Ft ($3.04) | $4.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,024 Ft ($2.60) | $4.94 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,321 Ft ($5.89) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 591 Ft ($1.50) | $4.29 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 442 Ft ($1.12) | $1.71 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft ($0.92) | $2.69 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,198 Ft ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 759 Ft ($1.93) | $2.43 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 324 Ft ($0.82) | $2.45 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 413,732 Ft ($1,050) | $2,458 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,404 Ft ($785) | $1,601 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,885 Ft ($122) | $178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,129 Ft ($635) | $1,631 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 199,016 Ft ($505) | $1,019 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,028 Ft ($81) | $260 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,823 Ft ($17) | $60 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,168 Ft ($330) | $305 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,989 Ft ($89) | $110 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,888 Ft ($12) | $17 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,474 Ft ($9) | $44 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,355 Ft ($59) | $61 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft ($31) | $50 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,313 Ft ($79) | $118 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,766 Ft ($103) | $144 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,392,060 Ft ($23,837) | $25,143 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Ft ($1.59) | $1.08 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,114 Ft ($23) | $71 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,386 Ft ($11) | $30 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,959 Ft ($8) | $11 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,795 Ft ($10) | $26 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,761 Ft ($48) | $154 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,072 Ft ($5.26) | $9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,030 Ft ($2.61) | $5.56 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,298 Ft ($3.29) | $4.65 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 836 Ft ($2.12) | $4.55 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,052 Ft ($2.67) | $2.74 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,019 Ft ($15) | $22 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 45% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,875 Ft ($30) | $62 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,113 Ft ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,845 Ft ($48) | $286 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,168 Ft ($36) | $114 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,120 Ft ($5.38) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,255 Ft ($3.19) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936 Ft ($2.37) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 274,056 Ft ($696) | $565 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft ($0.07) | $0.10 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,291 Ft ($54) | $53 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,159 Ft ($5.48) | $11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 549 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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