Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Budapest or in Portland, Oregon? You can help!
Improve the prices for Budapest! Improve the prices for Portland, Oregon!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,669 prices entered by 169 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (6,464 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (3,864 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,221 Ft) | 994 Ft | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (369 Ft) | 504 Ft | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (1,673 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (1,520 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,637 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (1,557 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (581 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (1,088 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (5,964 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (956 Ft) | 565 Ft | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (708 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,878 (1,033,199 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,823 (654,515 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $274 (98,394 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,978 (710,256 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,258 (451,798 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (84,402 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (22,967 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $401 (143,894 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (41,230 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (4,730 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (12,680 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 347% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (22,813 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (21,757 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (39,568 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $153 (54,919 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,392 (9,116,308 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (416 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (35,902 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (7,711 Ft) | 4,484 Ft | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,655 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (8,333 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $186 (66,842 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,776 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.84 (1,738 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (2,700 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (1,657 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (863 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (13,133 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (18,886 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (10,169 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (88,477 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (36,150 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (4,492 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (1,950 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (2,805 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $572 (205,452 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (122 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 300% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (24,562 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,281 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | + 62% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 107% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,669 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
359.020
HUF
/
USD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 211% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 51% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 54% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 87% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Valencia is 12% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is 143% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 26% more expensive than in Paris
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 2,586,517 Ft ($7,204) in Portland, Oregon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,250,000 Ft in Budapest.
Do you live in Budapest? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seattle, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vienna (Austria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hamburg (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tucson, Arizona (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Warsaw (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Denver, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Jakarta costs Rp 100,000,000 (about 4 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Morelia costs Mex$ 13,000 (about 4 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 45m2 furnished studio in normal area in Melbourne costs AU$8,600 (about 5 hours ago)
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Ranchi costs ₨180 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Mazatlán costs Mex$ 800 (about 6 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in New York City costs $9 (about 6 hours ago)