Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 131% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 83 different people.
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 117% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Budapest (Hungary) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 2,081 Ft (ARS $641) | ARS $210 | 205% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,696 Ft (ARS $522) | ARS $235 | 122% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 698 Ft (ARS $215) | ARS $87 | 147% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 270 Ft (ARS $83) | ARS $50 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 604 Ft (ARS $186) | ARS $74 | 151% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 679 Ft (ARS $209) | ARS $62 | 237% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,033 Ft (ARS $318) | ARS $229 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 420 Ft (ARS $129) | ARS $49 | 165% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 289 Ft (ARS $89) | ARS $27 | 230% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 249 Ft (ARS $77) | ARS $74 | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,762 Ft (ARS $543) | ARS $263 | 107% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 456 Ft (ARS $140) | ARS $96 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 164 Ft (ARS $51) | ARS $30 | 69% |
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 195% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 322,909 Ft (ARS $99,460) | ARS $25,397 | 292% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 212,341 Ft (ARS $65,404) | ARS $12,835 | 410% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 46,534 Ft (ARS $14,333) | ARS $2,345 | 511% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 205,802 Ft (ARS $63,390) | ARS $25,459 | 149% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 140,425 Ft (ARS $43,253) | ARS $9,504 | 355% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 30,341 Ft (ARS $9,345) | ARS $3,233 | 189% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,508 Ft (ARS $1,388) | ARS $878 | 58% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 123,339 Ft (ARS $37,990) | ARS $15,763 | 141% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,823 Ft (ARS $7,954) | ARS $15,185 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 2,496 Ft (ARS $769) | ARS $326 | 136% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 2,269 Ft (ARS $699) | ARS $197 | 254% |
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 153% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 25,510 Ft (ARS $7,857) | ARS $2,442 | 222% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 11,228 Ft (ARS $3,458) | ARS $1,621 | 113% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,895 Ft (ARS $7,976) | ARS $2,782 | 187% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 26,057 Ft (ARS $8,026) | ARS $2,788 | 188% |
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 103% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 6,312,410 Ft (ARS $1,944,308) | ARS $1,001,390 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 383 Ft (ARS $118) | ARS $39 | 202% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 9,851 Ft (ARS $3,034) | ARS $1,775 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 3,326 Ft (ARS $1,024) | ARS $341 | 200% |
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 138% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,313 Ft (ARS $713) | ARS $130 | 447% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,807 Ft (ARS $865) | ARS $448 | 93% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 18,799 Ft (ARS $5,790) | ARS $1,288 | 350% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,092 Ft (ARS $336) | ARS $314 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 835 Ft (ARS $257) | ARS $137 | 87% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 770 Ft (ARS $237) | ARS $126 | 89% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 456 Ft (ARS $141) | ARS $102 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 502 Ft (ARS $155) | ARS $70 | 120% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,068 Ft (ARS $1,253) | ARS $512 | 145% |
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 97% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 7,006 Ft (ARS $2,158) | ARS $1,096 | 97% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,687 Ft (ARS $1,136) | ARS $445 | 155% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 17,290 Ft (ARS $5,326) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 10,649 Ft (ARS $3,280) | ARS $903 | 263% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 2,237 Ft (ARS $689) | ARS $179 | 284% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 660 Ft (ARS $203) | ARS $137 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 492 Ft (ARS $152) | ARS $94 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 170,813 Ft (ARS $52,613) | ARS $25,594 | 106% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 26 Ft (ARS $8) | ARS $9 | 11% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 11,410 Ft (ARS $3,514) | ARS $1,324 | 166% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,447 Ft (ARS $446) | ARS $128 | 248% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $180,341 (585,497 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $78,000 in Tandil.