Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 38% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,479 Ft (23,776 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (17,099 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (6,792 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 487 Ft (3,328 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (8,143 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (8,831 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,182 Ft (14,912 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 548 Ft (3,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (2,735 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 359 Ft (2,453 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (13,898 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 583 Ft (3,982 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 448 Ft (3,061 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 381,102 Ft (2,604,149 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 258,214 Ft (1,764,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,290 Ft (336,811 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 208,424 Ft (1,424,204 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 155,734 Ft (1,064,163 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,596 Ft (236,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,119 Ft (34,976 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (892,253 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,569 Ft (256,713 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (27,607 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,185 Ft (21,764 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (195,180 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (84,150 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (198,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (232,344 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (69,706,220 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Ft (4,359 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (65,183 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,463 Ft (30,498 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Budapest | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (21,062 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (28,178 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,066 Ft (137,114 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (12,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,090 Ft (7,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (7,367 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (4,575 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 974 Ft (6,658 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (32,061 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Budapest | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,848 Ft (94,629 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (34,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,976 Ft (109,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,098 Ft (116,833 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (22,249 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 783 Ft (5,353 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 784 Ft (5,359 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 290,836 Ft (1,987,342 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (209 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (124,468 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,038 Ft (13,929 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 166% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,034 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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