Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 44% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,494 Ft (RM46) | RM26 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,510 Ft (RM33) | RM17 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (RM13) | RM9 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (RM7) | RM7 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,234 Ft (RM16) | RM5.70 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,185 Ft (RM16) | RM4.77 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,181 Ft (RM29) | RM21 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 552 Ft (RM7) | RM12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 Ft (RM5.35) | RM3.45 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 Ft (RM4.84) | RM12 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,117 Ft (RM28) | RM76 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (RM8) | RM4.36 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 442 Ft (RM5.83) | RM3.55 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 46% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,995 Ft (RM5,049) | RM3,180 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 260,271 Ft (RM3,431) | RM1,840 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,702 Ft (RM642) | RM215 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,682 Ft (RM2,777) | RM1,697 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 158,372 Ft (RM2,088) | RM1,132 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (RM437) | RM195 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (RM62) | RM129 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (RM1,659) | RM1,466 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (RM479) | RM457 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (RM62) | RM27 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (RM45) | RM36 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 26% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,083 Ft (RM357) | RM222 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (RM161) | RM157 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (RM383) | RM300 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (RM453) | RM299 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,220,400 Ft (RM134,736) | RM151,448 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 Ft (RM8) | RM2.18 | + 287% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,700 Ft (RM128) | RM107 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,519 Ft (RM60) | RM16 | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 99% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (RM43) | RM14 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (RM52) | RM27 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (RM271) | RM93 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (RM25) | RM22 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (RM15) | RM9 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (RM17) | RM14 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (RM15) | RM8 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (RM14) | RM7 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (RM63) | RM33 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (RM160) | RM88 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,015 Ft (RM66) | RM35 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (RM258) | RM175 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (RM222) | RM144 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,396 Ft (RM32) | RM29 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (RM12) | RM13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (RM11) | RM17 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 260,222 Ft (RM3,431) | RM2,128 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft (RM0.40) | RM0.25 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,237 Ft (RM240) | RM127 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,047 Ft (RM27) | RM17 | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 848 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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