- 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 | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft ($5.92) | $15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft ($4.80) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft ($2.80) | $4.03 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft ($0.86) | $0.89 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 429 Ft ($1.54) | $2.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft ($1.62) | $4.74 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft ($3.96) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft ($0.75) | $3.20 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft ($0.51) | $1.59 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft ($0.69) | $2.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft ($4.00) | $14 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 Ft ($1.33) | $1.74 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft ($0.47) | $1.94 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 71% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 71,377 Ft ($257) | $1,488 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 38,776 Ft ($139) | $1,199 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft ($83) | $141 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 40,000 Ft ($144) | $982 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 Ft ($144) | $815 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $124 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft ($12) | $44 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Ft ($719) | $303 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft ($68) | $130 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft ($11) | $9 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft ($58) | $47 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft ($31) | $41 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft ($61) | $82 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft ($65) | $82 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 44% 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 ($7,187) | $24,752 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft ($1.35) | $0.69 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft ($27) | $61 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 64% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft ($4.07) | $9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft ($5.39) | $26 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft ($18) | $99 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 725 Ft ($2.61) | $4.79 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft ($2.36) | $3.02 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft ($3.83) | $5.18 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft ($1.52) | $3.31 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft ($1.14) | $1.97 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft ($10) | $24 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft ($18) | $136 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft ($4.67) | $11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft ($0.72) | $4.38 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft ($1.09) | $6 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft ($11) | $40 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft ($3.58) | $11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 300 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00359
USD
/
HUF
Do you live in Albany, New York? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 18% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 26% more expensive than in Montreal
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vratsa (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Galway (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limerick (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ottawa (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Omaha, Nebraska (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
Cost of living in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 56% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,600
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,045
(569,127 Ft)
in Békéscsaba.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Ravenna costs €0.23 (16 minutes ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Melbourne costs AU$2,580 (23 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Amsterdam costs €60 (28 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Moscow costs руб 200,000 (34 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Tehran costs ﷼ 3,500,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Bordeaux costs €24,100 (about 1 hour ago)