Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 79% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 58% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Budapest | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,359 Ft (R$ 69) | R$ 38 | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,056 Ft (R$ 49) | R$ 31 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,328 Ft (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 535 Ft (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,248 Ft (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,277 Ft (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,117 Ft (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 772 Ft (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 435 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 4.98 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 456 Ft (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,539 Ft (R$ 56) | R$ 37 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 883 Ft (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 368 Ft (R$ 5.86) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 204% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Budapest | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 560,860 Ft (R$ 8,929) | R$ 2,404 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 378,495 Ft (R$ 6,026) | R$ 1,420 | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,682 Ft (R$ 855) | R$ 250 | + 242% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 340,405 Ft (R$ 5,419) | R$ 1,698 | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 254,648 Ft (R$ 4,054) | R$ 1,077 | + 276% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 42,668 Ft (R$ 679) | R$ 279 | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,511 Ft (R$ 136) | R$ 85 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 133,212 Ft (R$ 2,121) | R$ 2,104 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,737 Ft (R$ 585) | R$ 602 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,216 Ft (R$ 83) | R$ 12 | + 612% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,218 Ft (R$ 67) | R$ 14 | + 366% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 70% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,727 Ft (R$ 441) | R$ 218 | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,850 Ft (R$ 236) | R$ 163 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,258 Ft (R$ 482) | R$ 332 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,629 Ft (R$ 663) | R$ 286 | + 132% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 33% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,837,900 Ft (R$ 172,541) | R$ 72,761 | + 137% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 636 Ft (R$ 10) | R$ 5.90 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,405 Ft (R$ 150) | R$ 161 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,608 Ft (R$ 73) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 61% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Budapest | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,212 Ft (R$ 51) | R$ 23 | + 121% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,197 Ft (R$ 67) | R$ 79 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,377 Ft (R$ 388) | R$ 217 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,297 Ft (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 108% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,339 Ft (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,414 Ft (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,054 Ft (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,191 Ft (R$ 19) | R$ 4.01 | + 373% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,883 Ft (R$ 94) | R$ 41 | + 129% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 80% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Budapest | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,925 Ft (R$ 222) | R$ 66 | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,016 Ft (R$ 96) | R$ 40 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,808 Ft (R$ 315) | R$ 132 | + 139% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,030 Ft (R$ 319) | R$ 104 | + 206% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,251 Ft (R$ 36) | R$ 22 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,337 Ft (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 984 Ft (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 109% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 251,379 Ft (R$ 4,002) | R$ 3,568 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (R$ 0.49) | R$ 0.81 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,194 Ft (R$ 321) | R$ 104 | + 209% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,270 Ft (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 267% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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