Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Budapest | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,381 Ft ($9) | $10 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,472 Ft ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 926 Ft ($2.53) | $2.74 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 522 Ft ($1.43) | $1.03 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,180 Ft ($3.23) | $2.62 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Ft ($2.39) | $1.30 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,033 Ft ($5.57) | $4.83 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 462 Ft ($1.27) | $1.99 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Ft ($1.10) | $1.42 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 346 Ft ($0.95) | $1.54 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,057 Ft ($5.63) | $18 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 595 Ft ($1.63) | $2.24 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 256 Ft ($0.70) | $0.88 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Budapest | Quito | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 406,556 Ft ($1,113) | $643 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 281,153 Ft ($770) | $372 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,501 Ft ($125) | $56 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 252,905 Ft ($692) | $453 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 164,416 Ft ($450) | $306 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,414 Ft ($102) | $25 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,091 Ft ($11) | $27 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 111,445 Ft ($305) | $523 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,542 Ft ($100) | $162 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,685 Ft ($13) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,795 Ft ($16) | $9 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Budapest | Quito | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,697 Ft ($76) | $75 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,629 Ft ($26) | $63 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,094 Ft ($66) | $117 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,975 Ft ($77) | $95 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 20% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Budapest | Quito | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,253,460 Ft ($22,593) | $22,370 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Ft ($1.72) | $0.98 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,524 Ft ($26) | $25 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,864 Ft ($16) | $9 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 5% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Budapest | Quito | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,228 Ft ($9) | $6 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,829 Ft ($10) | $12 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,109 Ft ($63) | $38 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,774 Ft ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,080 Ft ($2.96) | $4.77 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,139 Ft ($3.12) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 835 Ft ($2.28) | $2.40 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,132 Ft ($3.10) | $1.97 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,412 Ft ($12) | $15 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 6% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Budapest | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,025 Ft ($58) | $26 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,251 Ft ($14) | $12 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,021 Ft ($47) | $45 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,658 Ft ($62) | $56 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,140 Ft ($9) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,062 Ft ($2.91) | $3.96 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 818 Ft ($2.24) | $2.45 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 198,318 Ft ($543) | $640 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft ($0.08) | $0.16 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,437 Ft ($53) | $79 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,992 Ft ($5.45) | $5.36 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,655 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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