Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (195 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (153 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (65 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (25 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (56 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (63 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (96 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (39 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (27 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (23 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (164 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (42 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (15 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (30,734 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (19,721 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (4,322 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (19,114 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (13,042 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (2,818 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (392 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (11,455 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (2,398 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (232 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (211 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (2,369 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (1,043 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (2,405 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (2,420 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 23% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (630,375 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (915 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (309 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (215 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (261 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (1,746 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (101 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (78 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (72 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (42 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (47 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (378 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 44% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (651 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (342 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (1,606 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (989 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (208 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (61 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (46 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (14,430 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (2.51 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (1,046 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (133 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 850 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 34% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 131,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 85,866 NT$ (924,554 Ft) in Budapest.
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