Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Windhoek, Namibia
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (99 N$) | 155 N$ | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (81 N$) | 71 N$ | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (33 N$) | 68 N$ | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (13 N$) | 21 N$ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (29 N$) | 35 N$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (32 N$) | 25 N$ | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (49 N$) | 89 N$ | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (20 N$) | 27 N$ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (14 N$) | 56 N$ | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (12 N$) | 25 N$ | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (84 N$) | 140 N$ | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (22 N$) | 21 N$ | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (8 N$) | 11 N$ | - 27% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (15,354 N$) | 19,335 N$ | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (10,097 N$) | 15,683 N$ | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (2,213 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (9,786 N$) | 13,913 N$ | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (6,677 N$) | 7,746 N$ | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (1,443 N$) | 759 N$ | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (214 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (5,865 N$) | 5,371 N$ | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (1,228 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (119 N$) | 87 N$ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (108 N$) | 142 N$ | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (1,213 N$) | 758 N$ | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (534 N$) | 460 N$ | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (1,231 N$) | 1,284 N$ | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (1,239 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (300,151 N$) | 286,294 N$ | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (18 N$) | 14 N$ | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (468 N$) | 294 N$ | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (158 N$) | 103 N$ | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (110 N$) | 59 N$ | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (133 N$) | 251 N$ | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (894 N$) | 512 N$ | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (52 N$) | 44 N$ | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (40 N$) | 27 N$ | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (37 N$) | 48 N$ | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (22 N$) | 42 N$ | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (24 N$) | 29 N$ | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (193 N$) | 161 N$ | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (333 N$) | 389 N$ | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (175 N$) | 124 N$ | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (822 N$) | 1,183 N$ | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (506 N$) | 508 N$ | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (106 N$) | 56 N$ | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (31 N$) | 36 N$ | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (23 N$) | 27 N$ | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (8,122 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (1.24 N$) | 1.58 N$ | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (543 N$) | 635 N$ | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (69 N$) | 47 N$ | + 46% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 N$ in Windhoek you would need to make just about 45,939 N$ (966,144 Ft) in Budapest.
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