Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 53% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 40% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,479 Ft (1,378 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (991 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (394 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (193 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (472 Dinar) | 236 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (512 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,182 Ft (864 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 548 Ft (217 Dinar) | 411 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (158 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft (142 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (805 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 583 Ft (231 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 Ft (177 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 56% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 381,102 Ft (150,910 Dinar) | 80,687 Dinar | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 258,214 Ft (102,248 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,290 Ft (19,518 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,424 Ft (82,532 Dinar) | 79,148 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,734 Ft (61,668 Dinar) | 32,302 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,596 Ft (13,699 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,119 Ft (2,027 Dinar) | 1,928 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (51,706 Dinar) | 56,397 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,569 Ft (14,876 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (1,600 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 Ft (1,261 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 9% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (11,311 Dinar) | 8,103 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (4,876 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (11,517 Dinar) | 12,556 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (13,464 Dinar) | 13,192 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 92% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (4,039,460 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Ft (253 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 490% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (3,777 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,463 Ft (1,767 Dinar) | 863 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 93% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Budapest | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (1,221 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (1,633 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,066 Ft (7,946 Dinar) | 1,908 Dinar | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (713 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,090 Ft (432 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (427 Dinar) | 295 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (265 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 974 Ft (386 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (1,858 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 40% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,848 Ft (5,484 Dinar) | 2,887 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (1,992 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,976 Ft (6,326 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,098 Ft (6,770 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (1,289 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 783 Ft (310 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 784 Ft (311 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 290,836 Ft (115,166 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (12 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (7,213 Dinar) | 4,029 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,038 Ft (807 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | + 135% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,331 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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