Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India)
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 54% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Budapest (Hungary) | Kharagpur (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 2,081 Ft (₨520) | ₨255 | 104% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,696 Ft (₨423) | ₨212 | 99% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 698 Ft (₨174) | ₨130 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 270 Ft (₨68) | ₨45 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 604 Ft (₨151) | ₨60 | 152% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 679 Ft (₨170) | ₨30 | 465% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,033 Ft (₨258) | ₨348 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 420 Ft (₨105) | ₨100 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 289 Ft (₨72) | ₨17 | 328% |
| 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 (₨440) | ₨628 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 456 Ft (₨114) | ₨72 | 58% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 164 Ft (₨41) | ₨50 | 18% |
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Kharagpur (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 322,909 Ft (₨80,638) | ₨25,413 | 217% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 212,341 Ft (₨53,027) | ₨10,086 | 426% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 46,534 Ft (₨11,621) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 205,802 Ft (₨51,394) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 140,425 Ft (₨35,068) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 30,341 Ft (₨7,577) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,508 Ft (₨1,126) | ₨1,200 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 123,339 Ft (₨30,801) | ₨30,000 | 3% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,823 Ft (₨6,449) | ₨17,000 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 2,496 Ft (₨623) | ₨780 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 2,269 Ft (₨567) | - | - |
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 131% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Kharagpur (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 25,510 Ft (₨6,370) | ₨3,000 | 112% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 11,228 Ft (₨2,804) | ₨1,300 | 116% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,895 Ft (₨6,467) | ₨2,500 | 159% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 26,057 Ft (₨6,507) | ₨1,300 | 401% |
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 136% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Kharagpur (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 6,312,410 Ft (₨1,576,367) | ₨360,000 | 338% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 383 Ft (₨96) | ₨71 | 34% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 9,851 Ft (₨2,460) | ₨720 | 242% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 3,326 Ft (₨830) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 19% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Kharagpur (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,313 Ft (₨578) | ₨48 | 1103% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 2,807 Ft (₨701) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 18,799 Ft (₨4,695) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 1,092 Ft (₨273) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 835 Ft (₨209) | ₨194 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 770 Ft (₨192) | ₨1,100 | 83% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 456 Ft (₨114) | ₨238 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 502 Ft (₨125) | ₨20 | 527% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,068 Ft (₨1,016) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||
| Budapest (Hungary) | Kharagpur (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 7,006 Ft (₨1,750) | ₨760 | 130% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 3,687 Ft (₨921) | ₨396 | 133% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 17,290 Ft (₨4,318) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 10,649 Ft (₨2,659) | ₨1,000 | 166% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 2,237 Ft (₨559) | ₨500 | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 660 Ft (₨165) | ₨100 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 492 Ft (₨123) | ₨175 | 30% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 170,813 Ft (₨42,656) | ₨38,790 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 26 Ft (₨6) | ₨1.50 | 333% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 11,410 Ft (₨2,849) | ₨2,500 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,447 Ft (₨361) | ₨170 | 113% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨109,606 (438,907 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨72,000 in Kharagpur.