Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 9% more expensive than in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% more expensive than in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Cox's Bazar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,455 Ft (Taka 1,063) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (Taka 770) | Taka 375 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (Taka 306) | Taka 250 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (Taka 155) | Taka 100 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (Taka 367) | Taka 81 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (Taka 398) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,251 Ft (Taka 692) | Taka 2,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 537 Ft (Taka 165) | Taka 160 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (Taka 123) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 Ft (Taka 111) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (Taka 626) | Taka 2,200 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 565 Ft (Taka 174) | Taka 110 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 456 Ft (Taka 140) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 23% more expensive than in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Cox's Bazar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,836 Ft (Taka 117,766) | Taka 40,268 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262,418 Ft (Taka 80,724) | Taka 37,254 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,378 Ft (Taka 19,496) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,881 Ft (Taka 63,947) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 156,748 Ft (Taka 48,218) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,606 Ft (Taka 11,568) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,149 Ft (Taka 1,584) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (Taka 40,167) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (Taka 10,909) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (Taka 1,243) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (Taka 872) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Budapest | Cox's Bazar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (Taka 8,787) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (Taka 3,788) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (Taka 8,947) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (Taka 10,460) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Budapest | Cox's Bazar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (Taka 3,138,015) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (Taka 196) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (Taka 2,934) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,481 Ft (Taka 1,378) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 4% more expensive than in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Cox's Bazar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (Taka 948) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (Taka 1,268) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (Taka 6,506) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (Taka 554) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (Taka 335) | Taka 250 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (Taka 332) | Taka 350 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (Taka 206) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft (Taka 302) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (Taka 1,443) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Cox's Bazar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft (Taka 3,994) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (Taka 1,547) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (Taka 5,248) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft (Taka 5,190) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (Taka 1,002) | Taka 2,600 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (Taka 239) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (Taka 240) | Taka 362 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (Taka 78,147) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (Taka 5,603) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft (Taka 622) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,195 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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