Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 63% cheaper than in Singapore
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 42% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Budapest | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,486 Ft (SGD $13) | SGD $13 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,646 Ft (SGD $10) | SGD $10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 Ft (SGD $3.57) | SGD $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 485 Ft (SGD $1.81) | SGD $3.81 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,237 Ft (SGD $4.62) | SGD $5.30 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,165 Ft (SGD $4.35) | SGD $3.72 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,196 Ft (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 Ft (SGD $1.93) | SGD $5.90 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (SGD $1.50) | SGD $4.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft (SGD $1.34) | SGD $5.47 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,668 Ft (SGD $10) | SGD $43 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Ft (SGD $2.24) | SGD $3.26 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 298 Ft (SGD $1.11) | SGD $3.25 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 74% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Budapest | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 404,546 Ft (SGD $1,511) | SGD $6,335 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 278,824 Ft (SGD $1,041) | SGD $4,697 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,009 Ft (SGD $183) | SGD $276 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,756 Ft (SGD $780) | SGD $4,640 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 171,292 Ft (SGD $640) | SGD $3,300 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,727 Ft (SGD $126) | SGD $181 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,689 Ft (SGD $18) | SGD $44 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 125,839 Ft (SGD $470) | SGD $756 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 36,307 Ft (SGD $136) | SGD $189 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,683 Ft (SGD $17) | SGD $12 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,113 Ft (SGD $12) | SGD $25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Budapest | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,712 Ft (SGD $107) | SGD $105 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,505 Ft (SGD $43) | SGD $58 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,150 Ft (SGD $113) | SGD $143 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,390 Ft (SGD $128) | SGD $157 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 69% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,546,220 Ft (SGD $35,654) | SGD $161,920 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 623 Ft (SGD $2.33) | SGD $2.89 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,838 Ft (SGD $37) | SGD $129 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,517 Ft (SGD $17) | SGD $30 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Budapest | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,498 Ft (SGD $13) | SGD $38 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,771 Ft (SGD $78) | SGD $73 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,930 Ft (SGD $7) | SGD $13 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,121 Ft (SGD $4.19) | SGD $5.34 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,113 Ft (SGD $4.16) | SGD $19 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 816 Ft (SGD $3.05) | SGD $3.71 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Ft (SGD $3.98) | SGD $5.21 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,768 Ft (SGD $18) | SGD $40 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Budapest | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,474 Ft (SGD $43) | SGD $77 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,100 Ft (SGD $19) | SGD $31 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,561 Ft (SGD $73) | SGD $174 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,265 Ft (SGD $72) | SGD $152 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,905 Ft (SGD $11) | SGD $23 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 941 Ft (SGD $3.51) | SGD $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 796 Ft (SGD $2.97) | SGD $12 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,804 Ft (SGD $1,101) | SGD $922 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 Ft (SGD $0.11) | SGD $0.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,493 Ft (SGD $69) | SGD $189 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,022 Ft (SGD $8) | SGD $16 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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