Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (7,065 Ft) | 3,494 Ft | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (4,234 Ft) | 2,510 Ft | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (2,292 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 140% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (484 Ft) | 484 Ft | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (2,014 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (2,241 Ft) | 1,185 Ft | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,769 Ft) | 2,181 Ft | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (1,550 Ft) | 552 Ft | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (756 Ft) | 406 Ft | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (1,200 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 227% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (7,123 Ft) | 2,117 Ft | + 237% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (1,085 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (1,069 Ft) | 442 Ft | + 142% | |
Housing | + 309% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 309% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (1,799,095 Ft) | 380,593 Ft | + 373% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (1,170,740 Ft) | 260,271 Ft | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (60,668 Ft) | 48,702 Ft | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (1,424,510 Ft) | 248,214 Ft | + 474% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (892,763 Ft) | 196,550 Ft | + 354% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (38,762 Ft) | 32,900 Ft | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (22,656 Ft) | 5,397 Ft | + 320% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (120,566 Ft) | 127,018 Ft | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (45,410 Ft) | 36,307 Ft | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (5,739 Ft) | 4,364 Ft | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (9,521 Ft) | 3,436 Ft | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (24,404 Ft) | 27,083 Ft | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (22,812 Ft) | 12,246 Ft | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (42,543 Ft) | 29,068 Ft | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (53,503 Ft) | 36,175 Ft | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (10,083,941 Ft) | 10,220,400 Ft | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (366 Ft) | 633 Ft | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (50,151 Ft) | 9,770 Ft | + 413% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (12,398 Ft) | 4,549 Ft | + 173% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (3,054 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (7,653 Ft) | 3,907 Ft | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (40,322 Ft) | 20,594 Ft | + 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (3,695 Ft) | 1,930 Ft | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (1,773 Ft) | 1,121 Ft | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,705 Ft) | 1,261 Ft | + 115% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (2,472 Ft) | 1,161 Ft | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (920 Ft) | 1,067 Ft | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (11,825 Ft) | 4,782 Ft | + 147% | |
Entertainment | + 190% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (24,443 Ft) | 12,133 Ft | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (12,613 Ft) | 5,015 Ft | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (115,751 Ft) | 19,561 Ft | + 492% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (52,408 Ft) | 16,821 Ft | + 212% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (7,199 Ft) | 2,396 Ft | + 200% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (1,974 Ft) | 941 Ft | + 110% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (3,573 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 347% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (230,251 Ft) | 260,222 Ft | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (247 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 718% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (51,889 Ft) | 18,237 Ft | + 185% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (5,951 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | + 186% | |
TOTAL | + 179% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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