Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (195 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (153 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (65 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (25 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (56 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (63 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (96 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (39 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (27 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (23 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (164 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (42 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (15 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (30,764 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (19,740 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (4,326 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (19,132 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (13,054 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (2,821 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (392 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (11,466 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (2,401 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (232 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (211 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (2,371 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (1,044 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (2,407 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (2,422 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (630,986 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (36 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (916 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (309 NT$) | 428 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 25% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (215 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (261 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (1,748 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (102 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (78 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (72 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (42 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (47 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (378 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 34% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (651 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (343 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (1,607 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (990 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (208 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (61 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (46 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (14,444 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (2.51 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (1,047 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (133 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 629 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 91,000 NT$ in Taichung City you would need to make just about 63,245 NT$ (680,323 Ft) in Budapest.
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