- Cost of Living
- Hungary
- United States
- Békéscsaba
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft ($5.10) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft ($2.98) | $3.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft ($0.92) | $0.92 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 429 Ft ($1.64) | $3.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft ($1.72) | $4.83 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft ($4.21) | $5.08 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft ($0.79) | $2.55 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft ($0.54) | $1.93 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft ($0.74) | $2.07 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft ($4.25) | $14 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 Ft ($1.42) | $1.77 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft ($0.50) | $2.24 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 71,377 Ft ($273) | $1,364 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 38,776 Ft ($148) | $1,014 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft ($88) | $121 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 40,000 Ft ($153) | $876 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 Ft ($153) | $651 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $137 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft ($13) | $44 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Ft ($765) | $341 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft ($73) | $133 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft ($11) | $9 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft ($62) | $42 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft ($33) | $39 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft ($65) | $82 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft ($69) | $74 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft ($7,646) | $22,529 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft ($1.43) | $0.61 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft ($29) | $62 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 62% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft ($4.33) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft ($5.73) | $6.00 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft ($19) | $140 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 725 Ft ($2.77) | $4.79 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft ($2.51) | $3.09 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft ($4.08) | $4.63 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft ($1.62) | $2.85 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft ($1.21) | $1.83 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft ($7) | $18 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 14% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft ($16) | $44 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft ($19) | $158 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $82 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft ($4.97) | $9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft ($0.76) | $4.14 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft ($1.16) | $5.72 | - 80% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 250,000 Ft ($956) | $224 | + 326% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft ($11) | $49 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft ($3.81) | $10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 238 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
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$4,000
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,100
(549,259 Ft)
in Békéscsaba.
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