Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Budapest | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (Dirham 35) | Dirham 39 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 484 Ft (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 6 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (Dirham 12) | Dirham 5.57 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (Dirham 22) | Dirham 16 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 9 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 3.75 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (Dirham 3.71) | Dirham 10 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (Dirham 21) | Dirham 65 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (Dirham 4.46) | Dirham 4.33 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 61% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 380,593 Ft (Dirham 3,839) | Dirham 10,772 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (Dirham 2,625) | Dirham 8,005 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (Dirham 491) | Dirham 795 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 248,214 Ft (Dirham 2,504) | Dirham 6,108 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 196,550 Ft (Dirham 1,983) | Dirham 4,265 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,900 Ft (Dirham 332) | Dirham 454 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,397 Ft (Dirham 54) | Dirham 343 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 127,018 Ft (Dirham 1,281) | Dirham 1,200 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (Dirham 366) | Dirham 307 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,364 Ft (Dirham 44) | Dirham 44 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (Dirham 35) | Dirham 36 | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (Dirham 273) | Dirham 198 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (Dirham 124) | Dirham 184 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (Dirham 293) | Dirham 344 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,175 Ft (Dirham 365) | Dirham 350 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 40% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (Dirham 103,094) | Dirham 87,999 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 633 Ft (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.00 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,770 Ft (Dirham 99) | Dirham 79 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,549 Ft (Dirham 46) | Dirham 26 | + 75% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (Dirham 33) | Dirham 17 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (Dirham 39) | Dirham 47 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (Dirham 208) | Dirham 329 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (Dirham 48) | Dirham 63 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Budapest | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (Dirham 122) | Dirham 204 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (Dirham 51) | Dirham 91 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (Dirham 197) | Dirham 759 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (Dirham 170) | Dirham 272 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (Dirham 24) | Dirham 71 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (Dirham 8) | Dirham 40 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (Dirham 2,625) | Dirham 1,834 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (Dirham 0.30) | Dirham 0.70 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,237 Ft (Dirham 184) | Dirham 266 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,083 Ft (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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