Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Budapest | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 324 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 196 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 54 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 491 Ft (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 49 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 25 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,202 Ft (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 80 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 46 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 361 Ft (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 216 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 10% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Budapest | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,974 Ft (Mex$ 18,184) | Mex$ 14,945 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,390 Ft (Mex$ 12,411) | Mex$ 10,225 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,381 Ft (Mex$ 2,297) | Mex$ 1,125 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 210,305 Ft (Mex$ 9,985) | Mex$ 11,317 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,519 Ft (Mex$ 7,479) | Mex$ 5,111 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,145 Ft (Mex$ 1,574) | Mex$ 954 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 420 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (Mex$ 5,975) | Mex$ 7,652 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (Mex$ 1,724) | Mex$ 2,167 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 106 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,436 Ft (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 162 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Budapest | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,646 Ft (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 961 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,246 Ft (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 607 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,068 Ft (Mex$ 1,380) | Mex$ 1,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (Mex$ 1,633) | Mex$ 1,383 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Budapest | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft (Mex$ 453,261) | Mex$ 276,062 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 635 Ft (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,652 Ft (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 554 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,515 Ft (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 280 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 52% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Budapest | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 106 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,907 Ft (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 159 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,594 Ft (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 597 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 63 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 45 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 Ft (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Ft (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 27 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,782 Ft (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 106 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 11% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Budapest | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,133 Ft (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 311 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 135 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 794 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,821 Ft (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 783 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,886 Ft (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 138 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 79 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Ft (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft (Mex$ 13,997) | Mex$ 10,283 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (Mex$ 1.34) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,474 Ft (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 648 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,057 Ft (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 63 | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,194 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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