Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Wa, Ghana
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (GH₵40) | GH₵9 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (GH₵33) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (GH₵5.18) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (GH₵12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (GH₵20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (GH₵8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (GH₵5.54) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (GH₵4.78) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (GH₵34) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (GH₵3.15) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (GH₵6,189) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (GH₵4,070) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (GH₵892) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (GH₵3,945) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (GH₵2,691) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (GH₵582) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (GH₵86) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (GH₵2,364) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (GH₵495) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (GH₵48) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (GH₵43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (GH₵489) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (GH₵215) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (GH₵496) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (GH₵499) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (GH₵120,988) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (GH₵7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (GH₵189) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (GH₵64) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (GH₵44) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (GH₵54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (GH₵360) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (GH₵21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (GH₵16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (GH₵78) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (GH₵134) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (GH₵71) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (GH₵331) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (GH₵204) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (GH₵43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (GH₵3,274) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (GH₵0.50) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (GH₵219) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (GH₵28) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 557 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵22,252 (1,160,976 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵19,000 in Wa.
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