Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Tampico, Mexico
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 182 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 107 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 72 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 16 | + 194% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 38 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 159 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 88% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (Mex$ 22,926) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (Mex$ 14,711) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (Mex$ 3,224) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (Mex$ 14,258) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (Mex$ 9,728) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (Mex$ 2,102) | Mex$ 1,742 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 372 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (Mex$ 8,545) | Mex$ 7,827 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 64 | + 169% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 46 | + 239% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 682 | + 159% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 716 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (Mex$ 1,794) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (Mex$ 1,805) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 58% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (Mex$ 470,226) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 122% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 16 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 498 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 226 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 89% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 52 | + 208% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 106 | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (Mex$ 1,302) | Mex$ 512 | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 79 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 32 | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 47 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 109 | + 159% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 278 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 131 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (Mex$ 1,198) | Mex$ 547 | + 119% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 576 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 81 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 45 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (Mex$ 10,764) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (Mex$ 1.87) | Mex$ 2.04 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (Mex$ 780) | Mex$ 452 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 51 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 48% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 29,611 (427,420 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Tampico.
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