Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (₨518) | ₨255 | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (₨422) | ₨212 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (₨174) | ₨130 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (₨67) | ₨45 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (₨150) | ₨60 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (₨169) | ₨30 | + 463% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (₨257) | ₨348 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (₨105) | ₨100 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (₨72) | ₨17 | + 326% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (₨62) | ₨77 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (₨438) | ₨628 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (₨113) | ₨72 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (₨41) | ₨50 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (₨80,324) | ₨25,413 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (₨52,820) | ₨10,086 | + 424% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (₨11,575) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (₨51,194) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (₨34,931) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (₨7,547) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (₨1,121) | ₨1,200 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (₨30,681) | ₨30,000 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (₨6,424) | ₨17,000 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (₨621) | ₨780 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (₨564) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 130% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (₨6,346) | ₨3,000 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (₨2,793) | ₨1,300 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (₨6,441) | ₨2,500 | + 158% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (₨6,482) | ₨1,300 | + 399% | |
Transportation | + 135% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 135% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (₨1,570,222) | ₨360,000 | + 336% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (₨95) | ₨71 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (₨2,450) | ₨720 | + 240% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (₨827) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 19% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (₨575) | ₨48 | + 1099% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (₨698) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (₨4,676) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (₨272) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (₨208) | ₨194 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (₨192) | ₨1,100 | - 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (₨113) | ₨238 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (₨125) | ₨20 | + 525% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (₨1,012) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 47% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (₨1,743) | ₨760 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (₨917) | ₨396 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (₨4,301) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (₨2,649) | ₨1,000 | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (₨557) | ₨500 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (₨164) | ₨100 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (₨122) | ₨175 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 163,783 Ft (₨40,741) | ₨38,790 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (₨6) | ₨1.50 | + 331% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (₨2,838) | ₨2,500 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (₨360) | ₨170 | + 112% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨121,318 (487,707 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨80,000 in Kharagpur.
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