Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,081 Ft (197 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,696 Ft (160 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (66 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (26 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (57 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (64 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (98 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (40 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (27 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (24 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (167 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (43 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (16 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 43% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 322,909 Ft (30,546 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (20,087 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (4,402 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (19,468 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (13,284 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (2,870 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,508 Ft (426 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (11,668 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (2,443 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (236 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (215 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (2,413 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (1,062 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (2,450 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (2,465 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,312,410 Ft (597,137 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (36 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (932 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (315 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (219 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (266 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (1,778 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (103 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (79 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (73 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (48 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (385 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 8% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (663 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (349 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (1,636 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (1,007 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (212 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (62 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (47 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 170,813 Ft (16,158 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 Ft (2.46 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,410 Ft (1,079 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,447 Ft (137 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 689 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 49,248 NT$ (520,608 Ft) in Budapest.
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