Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Sahiwal, Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 70% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (₨1,058) | ₨415 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (₨862) | ₨527 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (₨355) | ₨175 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (₨137) | ₨75 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (₨307) | ₨168 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (₨345) | ₨107 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (₨525) | ₨600 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (₨214) | ₨157 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (₨147) | ₨40 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (₨127) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (₨896) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (₨232) | ₨103 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (₨83) | ₨101 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 14% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (₨164,176) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (₨107,960) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (₨23,659) | ₨10,000 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (₨104,636) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (₨71,396) | ₨12,000 | + 495% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (₨15,426) | ₨18,155 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (₨2,292) | ₨2,012 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (₨62,709) | ₨42,788 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (₨13,129) | ₨10,000 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (₨1,269) | ₨500 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (₨1,153) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (₨12,970) | ₨12,483 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (₨5,709) | ₨6,149 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (₨13,166) | ₨5,878 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (₨13,248) | ₨2,983 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 36% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (₨3,209,410) | ₨1,758,620 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (₨195) | ₨93 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (₨5,008) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (₨1,691) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 43% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (₨1,176) | ₨200 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (₨1,427) | ₨452 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (₨9,558) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (₨555) | ₨500 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (₨425) | ₨411 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (₨392) | ₨341 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (₨232) | ₨120 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (₨255) | ₨50 | + 411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (₨2,069) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 37% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (₨3,562) | ₨1,133 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (₨1,874) | ₨1,000 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (₨8,791) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (₨5,414) | ₨2,000 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (₨1,138) | ₨3,000 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (₨336) | ₨500 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (₨250) | ₨1,000 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (₨86,846) | ₨80,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (₨13) | ₨5.00 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (₨5,801) | ₨1,481 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (₨736) | ₨219 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 558 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.508
PKR
/
HUF
*
Do you live in Sahiwal? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 374% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 21% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 21% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Santa Fe is 62% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Madrid is 127% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ganganagar (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vienna (Austria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Astana (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hamburg (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manama (Bahrain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Warsaw (Poland)
Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 30% more expensive than in Sahiwal (Pakistan)
For example, you would need at least ₨640,751 (1,260,258 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨491,000 in Sahiwal.
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania costs $55 (9 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Lima costs S/. 15 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tucumán costs ARS $2,500 (about 3 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Sydney costs AU$1,849 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Granada costs €8 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Quebec City costs C$18 (about 4 hours ago)