Today we look at moving to Budapest in Hungary from Nuuk in Greenland. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Budapest people speak Hungarian. In Nuuk people speak Greenlandic and Danish.
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland.
As the largest city of Hungary, Budapest serves as the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center and is considered an important hub in Central Europe. Nuuk is one of the smallest capital cities in the world by population.
The overall cost of living rank in Budapest is 87 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with high cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Nuuk to Budapest will experience a change in cost of living of 3.3%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Budapest is ranked as a some hardship location with a hardship index of 20% compared to Nuuk with a hardship index of 30% which is a high degree of hardship location.
Source: http://www.xpatulator.com as at July 2011.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Hungary, Budapest Cost of Living April 2010
Country Full Name: Republic of Hungary.
Location: Hungary is in Central Europe, northwest of Romania.
Country Climate: Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers.
Country Terrain: Mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border.
Major Languages: Hungarian.
Major Religions: Christianity.
Country Population: 10.0 million (2008 est.) 10.0 million (2009 est.).
Country Economy: The economy of Hungary is a medium-sized, structurally, politically and institutionally open economy in Central Europe and is part of the European Union's (EU) single market. Like most Eastern European economies, the economy of Hungary experienced market liberalisation in the early 1990s as part of the transition from socialist economy to market economy.
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF).
Country Inflation: 6.1% (2008 est.) 4.5% (2009 est.).
City: Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
City Economy: As the largest city of Hungary, Budapest serves as the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center and is considered an important hub in Central Europe.
Cost of Living: Budapest has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Budapest is currently ranked 80 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.
For more cost of living information on Hungary, Budapest
Location: Hungary is in Central Europe, northwest of Romania.
Country Climate: Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers.
Country Terrain: Mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border.
Major Languages: Hungarian.
Major Religions: Christianity.
Country Population: 10.0 million (2008 est.) 10.0 million (2009 est.).
Country Economy: The economy of Hungary is a medium-sized, structurally, politically and institutionally open economy in Central Europe and is part of the European Union's (EU) single market. Like most Eastern European economies, the economy of Hungary experienced market liberalisation in the early 1990s as part of the transition from socialist economy to market economy.
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF).
Country Inflation: 6.1% (2008 est.) 4.5% (2009 est.).
City: Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
City Economy: As the largest city of Hungary, Budapest serves as the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center and is considered an important hub in Central Europe.
Cost of Living: Budapest has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Budapest is currently ranked 80 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.
For more cost of living information on Hungary, Budapest
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Hungary, Budapest Cost of Living January 2010
LOCATION: Hungary is in Central Europe, northwest of Romania.
CAPITAL CITY: Budapest
LARGEST CITY: Budapest
CURRENCY: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
ECONOMY: Hungary has a free market economy, it continues to demonstrate economic growth as one of the newest member countries of the EU. Hungary gets almost one third of all foreign direct investment flowing into Central Europe. Foreign ownership of and investment in Hungarian firms is widespread. Budapest and is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation centre. Budapest attracts over 20 million tourists a year, making it one of the top destinations to visit in Europe.
Budapest has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Budapest is currently ranked 79 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 64 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 61 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 175 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 157 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 128 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 213 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 129 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 81 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 74 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 96 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 82 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 62 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 27 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Budapest is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Budapest is ranked as a some hardship location with a hardship index of 20%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Budapest is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
CAPITAL CITY: Budapest
LARGEST CITY: Budapest
CURRENCY: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
ECONOMY: Hungary has a free market economy, it continues to demonstrate economic growth as one of the newest member countries of the EU. Hungary gets almost one third of all foreign direct investment flowing into Central Europe. Foreign ownership of and investment in Hungarian firms is widespread. Budapest and is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation centre. Budapest attracts over 20 million tourists a year, making it one of the top destinations to visit in Europe.
Budapest has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Budapest is currently ranked 79 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 64 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 61 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 175 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 157 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 128 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 213 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 129 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 81 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 74 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 96 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 82 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 62 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 27 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Budapest is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Budapest is ranked as a some hardship location with a hardship index of 20%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Budapest is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
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