Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Budapest | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,348 Ft (43 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,056 Ft (31 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,328 Ft (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 535 Ft (5.34 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,248 Ft (12 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,277 Ft (13 ₪) | 4.87 ₪ | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,117 Ft (21 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 772 Ft (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 435 Ft (4.34 ₪) | 3.82 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 456 Ft (4.55 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,539 Ft (35 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 883 Ft (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 368 Ft (3.68 ₪) | 3.93 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Budapest | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 544,788 Ft (5,440 ₪) | 4,133 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 342,574 Ft (3,421 ₪) | 3,044 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,852 Ft (538 ₪) | 650 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 333,973 Ft (3,335 ₪) | 2,671 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 251,130 Ft (2,508 ₪) | 1,906 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,668 Ft (426 ₪) | 634 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,511 Ft (85 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 133,212 Ft (1,330 ₪) | 1,217 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,737 Ft (367 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,133 Ft (51 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,218 Ft (42 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Budapest | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,856 Ft (318 ₪) | 269 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,850 Ft (148 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,258 Ft (302 ₪) | 418 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,629 Ft (416 ₪) | 356 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Budapest | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,837,900 Ft (108,216 ₪) | 137,841 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 636 Ft (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,509 Ft (95 ₪) | 178 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,609 Ft (46 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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| Budapest | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,212 Ft (32 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,197 Ft (42 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,377 Ft (243 ₪) | 347 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,297 Ft (23 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,339 Ft (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,414 Ft (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,054 Ft (11 ₪) | 5.91 ₪ | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,191 Ft (12 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,883 Ft (59 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,431 Ft (134 ₪) | 151 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,891 Ft (59 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,367 Ft (203 ₪) | 333 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,243 Ft (202 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,640 Ft (26 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,359 Ft (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,079 Ft (11 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 251,379 Ft (2,510 ₪) | 1,860 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (0.31 ₪) | 1.28 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,194 Ft (202 ₪) | 217 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,299 Ft (23 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 817 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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