Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Yerevan (Armenia)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,231 Ft (4,524Dram) | 3,514Dram | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,635 Ft (2,818Dram) | 2,972Dram | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,034 Ft (1,106Dram) | 1,624Dram | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 470 Ft (503Dram) | 786Dram | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,279 Ft (1,368Dram) | 1,341Dram | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 999 Ft (1,069Dram) | 1,126Dram | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,112 Ft (2,259Dram) | 1,893Dram | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 604 Ft (646Dram) | 585Dram | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 415 Ft (443Dram) | 336Dram | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Ft (429Dram) | 477Dram | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,211 Ft (2,364Dram) | 4,358Dram | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 717 Ft (766Dram) | 807Dram | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 312 Ft (334Dram) | 297Dram | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 468,967 Ft (501,506Dram) | 546,193Dram | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 306,490 Ft (327,756Dram) | 316,791Dram | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,785 Ft (54,309Dram) | 44,362Dram | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 262,888 Ft (281,128Dram) | 416,423Dram | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 191,744 Ft (205,048Dram) | 191,956Dram | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 57,052 Ft (61,011Dram) | 24,055Dram | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,387 Ft (6,831Dram) | 6,375Dram | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 135,172 Ft (144,551Dram) | 189,173Dram | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,984 Ft (38,481Dram) | 65,312Dram | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,392 Ft (4,696Dram) | 5,127Dram | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,694 Ft (3,950Dram) | 4,758Dram | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,826 Ft (29,757Dram) | 50,098Dram | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,358 Ft (13,215Dram) | 22,624Dram | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,937 Ft (35,222Dram) | 54,233Dram | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,595 Ft (39,134Dram) | 43,638Dram | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 29% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,548,800 Ft (11,280,720Dram) | 8,780,310Dram | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Ft (691Dram) | 488Dram | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,426 Ft (10,080Dram) | 9,036Dram | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,375 Ft (4,679Dram) | 1,861Dram | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Ft (3,503Dram) | 1,725Dram | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,622 Ft (3,873Dram) | 2,723Dram | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,627 Ft (23,128Dram) | 13,840Dram | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,095 Ft (2,240Dram) | 1,570Dram | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 Ft (1,114Dram) | 1,605Dram | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,690 Ft (1,808Dram) | 1,284Dram | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 866 Ft (926Dram) | 1,407Dram | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,148 Ft (1,228Dram) | 1,469Dram | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,382 Ft (5,756Dram) | 4,014Dram | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 13% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Yerevan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,355 Ft (11,073Dram) | 10,682Dram | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,665 Ft (4,988Dram) | 5,782Dram | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,060 Ft (19,313Dram) | 33,979Dram | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,326 Ft (17,459Dram) | 29,781Dram | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,552 Ft (2,729Dram) | 3,397Dram | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 Ft (1,197Dram) | 1,414Dram | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 811 Ft (867Dram) | 1,315Dram | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 249,830 Ft (267,164Dram) | 294,323Dram | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Ft (31Dram) | 17Dram | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,507 Ft (20,860Dram) | 26,907Dram | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,210 Ft (2,364Dram) | 935Dram | + 153% | |
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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 505 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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