Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (2,863 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (2,246 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (950 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (368 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (824 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (925 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (1,407 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (573 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (394 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (340 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (2,401 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (621 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (224 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 238% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (450,932 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (289,342 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (63,408 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (280,432 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (191,347 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (41,344 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 589% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (5,750 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (168,065 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 320% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (35,187 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (3,401 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (3,091 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (34,760 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (15,300 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (35,285 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (35,505 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 182% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (9,248,807 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 825% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (522 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (13,423 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (4,532 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 158% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (3,152 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (3,825 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (25,616 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 1181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (1,489 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 365% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (1,138 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (1,050 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (622 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (684 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (5,544 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 1009% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (9,547 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (5,023 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (23,560 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (14,511 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (3,049 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (899 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (671 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (211,721 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (37 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (15,345 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (1,955 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 86% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 592,044 KZT (434,486 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 318,000 KZT in Taraz.
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