- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- Israel
- Budapest
- Ashqelon
- Comparison
Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Ashqelon, Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 43% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,875 Ft (25 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,619 Ft (21 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 757 Ft (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (3.56 ₪) | 5.80 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 635 Ft (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 569 Ft (7 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 952 Ft (13 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 396 Ft (5.22 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 226 Ft (2.97 ₪) | 4.72 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 248 Ft (3.26 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,839 Ft (24 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 390 Ft (5.14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 152 Ft (2.01 ₪) | 4.56 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 26% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 262,757 Ft (3,460 ₪) | 3,711 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 186,090 Ft (2,451 ₪) | 2,844 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,298 Ft (623 ₪) | 670 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 168,870 Ft (2,224 ₪) | 2,629 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 115,195 Ft (1,517 ₪) | 1,920 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,972 Ft (355 ₪) | 1,025 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,309 Ft (44 ₪) | 89 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 124,710 Ft (1,642 ₪) | 1,733 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,483 Ft (349 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,570 Ft (34 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,754 Ft (23 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,798 Ft (287 ₪) | 322 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,007 Ft (171 ₪) | 192 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,477 Ft (296 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,549 Ft (376 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,599,010 Ft (73,730 ₪) | 144,333 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 372 Ft (4.89 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,706 Ft (128 ₪) | 206 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,290 Ft (43 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 3% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Ft (33 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Ft (40 ₪) | 41 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,381 Ft (176 ₪) | 103 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,154 Ft (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 862 Ft (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 788 Ft (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 364 Ft (4.79 ₪) | 5.69 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 555 Ft (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,833 Ft (37 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,876 Ft (91 ₪) | 146 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,496 Ft (46 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,608 Ft (206 ₪) | 325 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,962 Ft (171 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,629 Ft (21 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 651 Ft (9 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 550 Ft (7 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,612 Ft (1,983 ₪) | 1,950 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (0.38 ₪) | 0.29 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,677 Ft (193 ₪) | 243 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Ft (16 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,575 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
11,000 ₪
in Ashqelon
you would need to make just about 7,444 ₪
(565,258 Ft)
in Budapest.
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