Cost of living in Paris, France vs Budapest, Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 133% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (5,746 Ft) | 2,029 Ft | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,078 Ft) | 1,694 Ft | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.27 (1,865 Ft) | 686 Ft | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (434 Ft) | 253 Ft | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.86 (1,718 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (1,001 Ft) | 613 Ft | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,123 Ft) | 981 Ft | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (925 Ft) | 373 Ft | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (704 Ft) | 277 Ft | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (664 Ft) | 258 Ft | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,837 Ft) | 1,806 Ft | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (734 Ft) | 462 Ft | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (494 Ft) | 174 Ft | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 145% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,610 (923,667 Ft) | 313,930 Ft | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,099 (742,981 Ft) | 227,349 Ft | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (58,061 Ft) | 47,738 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,669 (590,734 Ft) | 212,222 Ft | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,190 (421,048 Ft) | 147,475 Ft | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (35,839 Ft) | 29,734 Ft | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (7,950 Ft) | 3,956 Ft | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (125,406 Ft) | 120,730 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (34,630 Ft) | 24,936 Ft | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (2,784 Ft) | 2,593 Ft | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (4,829 Ft) | 2,264 Ft | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (33,361 Ft) | 22,563 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (12,174 Ft) | 10,887 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (40,054 Ft) | 25,611 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (42,569 Ft) | 27,038 Ft | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 99% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,445 (9,358,759 Ft) | 6,366,180 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (533 Ft) | 380 Ft | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (26,765 Ft) | 9,723 Ft | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (4,397 Ft) | 3,189 Ft | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 24% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 (1,589 Ft) | 2,201 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (2,707 Ft) | 2,688 Ft | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (8,687 Ft) | 18,298 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (1,452 Ft) | 1,152 Ft | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.76 (1,683 Ft) | 853 Ft | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (1,415 Ft) | 738 Ft | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (720 Ft) | 457 Ft | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (793 Ft) | 514 Ft | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (10,376 Ft) | 3,431 Ft | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 79% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (13,332 Ft) | 6,577 Ft | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (7,502 Ft) | 3,667 Ft | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (28,934 Ft) | 14,673 Ft | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (21,008 Ft) | 11,721 Ft | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,327 Ft) | 1,848 Ft | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.61 (1,632 Ft) | 758 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,390 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 344% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (167,211 Ft) | 142,179 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (54 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (15,929 Ft) | 12,408 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (3,212 Ft) | 1,406 Ft | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
353.890
HUF
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,171 prices entered by 398 different people.
Do you live in Budapest? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is 102% more expensive than in Uberlandia
- Cost of living in Madrid is 116% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 59% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro
- Cost of living in New York City is 273% more expensive than in Baku
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 13% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Manchester is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 64% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Grand Cayman is 394% more expensive than in Xalapa
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Paris (France) is 107% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Karlsruhe costs €15 (9 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 480 sqft furnished studio in expensive area in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania costs $1,211 (10 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of potatoes in Patna costs ₨20 (24 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Natal costs R$ 20 (29 minutes ago)
- 250 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Ranchi costs ₨220 (30 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Riga costs €60 (30 minutes ago)