Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 32% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Athens | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (5,089 Ft) | 3,479 Ft | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (2,860 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (1,697 Ft) | 994 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.85 (685 Ft) | 487 Ft | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 (1,843 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (715 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,466 Ft) | 2,182 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (659 Ft) | 548 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (387 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (615 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (3,574 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (989 Ft) | 583 Ft | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (465 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 17% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Athens | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,024 (379,644 Ft) | 381,102 Ft | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €720 (266,703 Ft) | 258,214 Ft | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (87,633 Ft) | 49,290 Ft | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €619 (229,437 Ft) | 208,424 Ft | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €394 (145,977 Ft) | 155,734 Ft | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (63,861 Ft) | 34,596 Ft | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (10,180 Ft) | 5,119 Ft | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (148,272 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (32,198 Ft) | 37,569 Ft | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (4,377 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (2,563 Ft) | 3,185 Ft | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (28,330 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (12,064 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (30,972 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (33,823 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 10% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (9,140,089 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (752 Ft) | 638 Ft | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (11,885 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (4,269 Ft) | 4,463 Ft | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (2,107 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,306 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (15,602 Ft) | 20,066 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (2,195 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (1,396 Ft) | 1,090 Ft | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (1,699 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.16 (1,173 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (902 Ft) | 974 Ft | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (4,738 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 40% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Athens | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (13,656 Ft) | 13,848 Ft | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,002 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (15,237 Ft) | 15,976 Ft | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (19,574 Ft) | 17,098 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,374 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 (1,574 Ft) | 783 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 (1,628 Ft) | 784 Ft | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (216,954 Ft) | 290,836 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (170 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 458% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (14,702 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (1,918 Ft) | 2,038 Ft | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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