Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (198 NT$) | 169 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (161 NT$) | 146 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (66 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (26 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (57 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (64 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (98 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (40 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 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 (24 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (167 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (43 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (30,649 NT$) | 43,501 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (20,154 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (4,417 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (19,534 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (13,328 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (2,880 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (428 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (11,707 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (2,451 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (237 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (215 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (2,421 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (1,066 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (2,458 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (2,473 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 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 | 6,312,410 Ft (599,144 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (935 NT$) | 1,332 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (316 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (220 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (266 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (1,784 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (104 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (79 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (73 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (43 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (48 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (386 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (665 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (350 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (1,641 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (1,011 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (212 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (63 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (47 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (16,213 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (2.47 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (1,083 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (137 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 796 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 122,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 81,972 NT$ (863,629 Ft) in Budapest.
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