Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 43% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Budapest | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,128 Ft (82元) | 60元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,686 Ft (54元) | 31元 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,134 Ft (23元) | 10元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 447 Ft (9元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,300 Ft (26元) | 16元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,129 Ft (23元) | 8元 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,321 Ft (46元) | 55元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 670 Ft (13元) | 10元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 442 Ft (9元) | 5.81元 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (7元) | 4.51元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,656 Ft (53元) | 88元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 759 Ft (15元) | 7元 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302 Ft (6元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 113% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Budapest | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 458,917 Ft (9,168元) | 4,086元 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 317,947 Ft (6,352元) | 2,915元 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 47,059 Ft (940元) | 250元 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,129 Ft (4,997元) | 2,550元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 205,642 Ft (4,108元) | 1,835元 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 32,601 Ft (651元) | 201元 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,823 Ft (136元) | 92元 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,168 Ft (2,600元) | 2,612元 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,989 Ft (699元) | 327元 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,888 Ft (98元) | 30元 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,595 Ft (72元) | 39元 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Budapest | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,355 Ft (467元) | 365元 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,381 Ft (247元) | 379元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,278 Ft (565元) | 484元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,766 Ft (814元) | 308元 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 61% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Budapest | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,392,060 Ft (187,625元) | 184,335元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 626 Ft (13元) | 7元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,186 Ft (184元) | 62元 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,377 Ft (87元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 36% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Budapest | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,959 Ft (59元) | 25元 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,795 Ft (76元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,761 Ft (375元) | 150元 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,072 Ft (41元) | 61元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,030 Ft (21元) | 25元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,298 Ft (26元) | 27元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 836 Ft (17元) | 9元 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,052 Ft (21元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,019 Ft (120元) | 39元 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Budapest | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,875 Ft (237元) | 92元 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,420 Ft (108元) | 90元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,211 Ft (384元) | 165元 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,944 Ft (319元) | 317元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,120 Ft (42元) | 44元 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,285 Ft (26元) | 32元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 956 Ft (19元) | 28元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 255,805 Ft (5,110元) | 3,000元 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (0.58元) | 1.00元 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,291 Ft (425元) | 230元 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,185 Ft (44元) | 14元 | + 204% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 449 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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