Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 842 prices entered by 114 different people.
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 44% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Budapest (Hungary) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 2,081 Ft (195 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,696 Ft (159 NT$) | 146 NT$ | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 707 Ft (66 NT$) | 143 NT$ | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 275 Ft (26 NT$) | 94 NT$ | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 604 Ft (57 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 679 Ft (63 NT$) | 96 NT$ | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,037 Ft (97 NT$) | 299 NT$ | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 420 Ft (39 NT$) | 149 NT$ | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 289 Ft (27 NT$) | 80 NT$ | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 244 Ft (23 NT$) | 51 NT$ | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,755 Ft (164 NT$) | 432 NT$ | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 463 Ft (43 NT$) | 59 NT$ | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 148 Ft (14 NT$) | 52 NT$ | 73% |
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 22% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 311,080 Ft (29,091 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | 35% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 212,341 Ft (19,857 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 46,534 Ft (4,352 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 205,802 Ft (19,246 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 140,425 Ft (13,132 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 30,341 Ft (2,837 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | 45% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,508 Ft (422 NT$) | 620 NT$ | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 123,339 Ft (11,534 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,823 Ft (2,415 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 2,496 Ft (233 NT$) | 201 NT$ | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 2,269 Ft (212 NT$) | 383 NT$ | 45% |
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 25,510 Ft (2,386 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 11,228 Ft (1,050 NT$) | 924 NT$ | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,895 Ft (2,422 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 26,057 Ft (2,437 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | 28% |
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 6,312,410 Ft (590,307 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 383 Ft (36 NT$) | 29 NT$ | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 9,851 Ft (921 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | 28% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 3,326 Ft (311 NT$) | 261 NT$ | 19% |
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,313 Ft (216 NT$) | 232 NT$ | 7% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,807 Ft (263 NT$) | 240 NT$ | 9% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 18,799 Ft (1,758 NT$) | 988 NT$ | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,092 Ft (102 NT$) | 327 NT$ | 69% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 835 Ft (78 NT$) | 179 NT$ | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 770 Ft (72 NT$) | 224 NT$ | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 456 Ft (43 NT$) | 84 NT$ | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 502 Ft (47 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,068 Ft (380 NT$) | 679 NT$ | 44% |
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 7,006 Ft (655 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,687 Ft (345 NT$) | 600 NT$ | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 17,290 Ft (1,617 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 (996 NT$) | 942 NT$ | 6% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 2,237 Ft (209 NT$) | 382 NT$ | 45% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 660 Ft (62 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 492 Ft (46 NT$) | 60 NT$ | 24% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 170,813 Ft (15,974 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 26 Ft (2.43 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | 51% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 10,996 Ft (1,028 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,447 Ft (135 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 4% |
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