Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 51% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (NZ$3.30) | NZ$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (NZ$1.28) | NZ$1.92 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (NZ$2.86) | NZ$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (NZ$3.21) | NZ$4.83 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (NZ$4.89) | NZ$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (NZ$1.99) | NZ$3.93 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (NZ$1.37) | NZ$3.71 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (NZ$1.18) | NZ$4.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (NZ$8) | NZ$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (NZ$2.16) | NZ$3.00 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (NZ$0.78) | NZ$2.80 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (NZ$1,529) | NZ$1,742 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (NZ$1,005) | NZ$1,441 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (NZ$220) | NZ$248 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (NZ$974) | NZ$1,281 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (NZ$665) | NZ$1,046 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (NZ$144) | NZ$222 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (NZ$21) | NZ$68 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (NZ$584) | NZ$676 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (NZ$122) | NZ$244 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (NZ$12) | NZ$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (NZ$121) | NZ$112 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (NZ$53) | NZ$54 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (NZ$123) | NZ$143 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (NZ$123) | NZ$154 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (NZ$29,881) | NZ$35,100 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (NZ$1.81) | NZ$2.11 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (NZ$47) | NZ$80 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (NZ$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (NZ$13) | NZ$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (NZ$89) | NZ$40 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (NZ$5.17) | NZ$10 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (NZ$3.95) | NZ$4.25 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (NZ$3.65) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (NZ$2.16) | NZ$2.28 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (NZ$2.38) | NZ$3.03 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (NZ$19) | NZ$27 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 55% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (NZ$33) | NZ$41 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (NZ$17) | NZ$29 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (NZ$82) | NZ$65 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (NZ$50) | NZ$90 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (NZ$3.12) | NZ$4.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (NZ$2.33) | NZ$8 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (NZ$809) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (NZ$0.12) | NZ$1.32 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (NZ$54) | NZ$67 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (NZ$7) | NZ$25 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 558 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$4,800 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$2,989 (631,437 Ft) in Budapest.
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