Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 96% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 73% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,231 Ft (COL$49,173) | COL$21,798 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,635 Ft (COL$30,624) | COL$20,318 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,034 Ft (COL$12,023) | COL$10,052 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 470 Ft (COL$5,469) | COL$3,245 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,279 Ft (COL$14,872) | COL$9,084 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 999 Ft (COL$11,617) | COL$3,046 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,112 Ft (COL$24,550) | COL$8,861 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 604 Ft (COL$7,017) | COL$4,881 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 415 Ft (COL$4,819) | COL$2,130 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Ft (COL$4,663) | COL$2,907 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,211 Ft (COL$25,694) | COL$29,523 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 717 Ft (COL$8,329) | COL$4,483 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 312 Ft (COL$3,631) | COL$2,351 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 212% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 468,967 Ft (COL$5,450,886) | COL$1,275,510 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 306,490 Ft (COL$3,562,387) | COL$887,563 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,785 Ft (COL$590,284) | COL$227,193 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 262,888 Ft (COL$3,055,593) | COL$839,753 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 191,744 Ft (COL$2,228,674) | COL$554,276 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 57,052 Ft (COL$663,130) | COL$141,386 | + 369% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,387 Ft (COL$74,242) | COL$62,266 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,172 Ft (COL$1,571,128) | COL$1,222,130 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,984 Ft (COL$418,251) | COL$283,274 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,392 Ft (COL$51,045) | COL$10,064 | + 407% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,694 Ft (COL$42,936) | COL$17,599 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tunja | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,826 Ft (COL$323,425) | COL$200,900 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,358 Ft (COL$143,633) | COL$123,270 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,937 Ft (COL$382,828) | COL$374,015 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,595 Ft (COL$425,354) | COL$199,972 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 63% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,548,800 Ft (COL$122,610,555) | COL$48,373,100 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Ft (COL$7,515) | COL$4,589 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,426 Ft (COL$109,561) | COL$84,371 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,375 Ft (COL$50,855) | COL$35,125 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 68% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (COL$38,078) | COL$22,823 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,622 Ft (COL$42,094) | COL$26,212 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,627 Ft (COL$251,379) | COL$72,545 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,095 Ft (COL$24,346) | COL$19,016 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 Ft (COL$12,113) | COL$12,245 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,690 Ft (COL$19,647) | COL$16,503 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 866 Ft (COL$10,069) | COL$6,316 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (COL$13,347) | COL$4,843 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,382 Ft (COL$62,560) | COL$18,940 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 129% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Tunja | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,355 Ft (COL$120,358) | COL$23,252 | + 418% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,665 Ft (COL$54,217) | COL$20,893 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,060 Ft (COL$209,915) | COL$116,200 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,326 Ft (COL$189,765) | COL$65,121 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,552 Ft (COL$29,663) | COL$15,134 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 Ft (COL$13,013) | COL$5,191 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 810 Ft (COL$9,417) | COL$4,416 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 249,830 Ft (COL$2,903,818) | COL$2,262,670 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (COL$339) | COL$184 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,507 Ft (COL$226,733) | COL$79,965 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,210 Ft (COL$25,691) | COL$6,263 | + 310% | |
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TOTAL | + 96% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 474 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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