Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 117% more expensive than in Bhopal (India)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 103% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,128 Ft (₨981) | ₨266 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,686 Ft (₨639) | ₨333 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,134 Ft (₨269) | ₨165 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 447 Ft (₨106) | ₨58 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,300 Ft (₨309) | ₨82 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,129 Ft (₨268) | ₨31 | + 774% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,321 Ft (₨552) | ₨180 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 670 Ft (₨159) | ₨173 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 442 Ft (₨105) | ₨23 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (₨86) | ₨165 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,656 Ft (₨631) | ₨643 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 759 Ft (₨181) | ₨87 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302 Ft (₨72) | ₨39 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 231% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 458,917 Ft (₨109,106) | ₨22,195 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 317,947 Ft (₨75,591) | ₨12,795 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,059 Ft (₨11,188) | ₨4,119 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,129 Ft (₨59,467) | ₨17,836 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 205,642 Ft (₨48,891) | ₨12,481 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,601 Ft (₨7,751) | ₨3,386 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,823 Ft (₨1,622) | ₨802 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,168 Ft (₨30,947) | ₨21,992 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,989 Ft (₨8,319) | ₨7,912 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,888 Ft (₨1,162) | ₨450 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,595 Ft (₨855) | ₨270 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 73% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,355 Ft (₨5,553) | ₨2,185 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft (₨2,943) | ₨2,695 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,278 Ft (₨6,723) | ₨3,392 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,766 Ft (₨9,692) | ₨2,078 | + 366% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 142% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,392,060 Ft (₨2,232,929) | ₨720,725 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 626 Ft (₨149) | ₨97 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,186 Ft (₨2,184) | ₨758 | + 188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,377 Ft (₨1,041) | ₨282 | + 269% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 68% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
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| Budapest | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,959 Ft (₨704) | ₨77 | + 812% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,795 Ft (₨902) | ₨214 | + 322% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,761 Ft (₨4,460) | ₨6,139 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,072 Ft (₨493) | ₨246 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,030 Ft (₨245) | ₨152 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,298 Ft (₨309) | ₨261 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 836 Ft (₨199) | ₨70 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,052 Ft (₨250) | ₨78 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,019 Ft (₨1,431) | ₨233 | + 514% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Bhopal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,875 Ft (₨2,823) | ₨838 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,420 Ft (₨1,289) | ₨454 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,211 Ft (₨4,567) | ₨2,299 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,944 Ft (₨3,791) | ₨1,514 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,120 Ft (₨504) | ₨501 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,285 Ft (₨305) | ₨136 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 956 Ft (₨227) | ₨163 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 255,805 Ft (₨60,817) | ₨30,356 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (₨7) | ₨22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,291 Ft (₨5,062) | ₨1,948 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,185 Ft (₨519) | ₨160 | + 225% | |
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TOTAL | + 117% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 507 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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