Cost of living in Paris (France) is 97% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 103% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (7,877 Ft) | 3,639 Ft | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (4,907 Ft) | 2,558 Ft | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (2,989 Ft) | 927 Ft | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.69 (707 Ft) | 415 Ft | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.09 (2,128 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (1,266 Ft) | 966 Ft | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (2,477 Ft) | 2,475 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.89 (1,627 Ft) | 525 Ft | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (865 Ft) | 439 Ft | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 (905 Ft) | 338 Ft | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (3,970 Ft) | 2,024 Ft | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (883 Ft) | 575 Ft | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (548 Ft) | 261 Ft | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 138% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,659 (1,110,911 Ft) | 464,403 Ft | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,198 (918,191 Ft) | 325,294 Ft | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (70,101 Ft) | 60,941 Ft | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,632 (681,982 Ft) | 251,824 Ft | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,246 (520,560 Ft) | 166,384 Ft | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (47,376 Ft) | 34,634 Ft | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (9,471 Ft) | 3,698 Ft | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (147,184 Ft) | 112,097 Ft | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (43,651 Ft) | 35,018 Ft | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,443 Ft) | 3,581 Ft | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (6,610 Ft) | 3,055 Ft | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 42% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (33,188 Ft) | 29,956 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (15,456 Ft) | 9,969 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (45,464 Ft) | 27,019 Ft | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (59,635 Ft) | 35,983 Ft | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 115% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,654 (8,210,413 Ft) | 6,102,060 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (836 Ft) | 590 Ft | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (31,353 Ft) | 9,579 Ft | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (7,829 Ft) | 5,568 Ft | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (2,540 Ft) | 3,532 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,744 Ft) | 3,493 Ft | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (12,139 Ft) | 19,924 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.02 (1,681 Ft) | 1,753 Ft | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.44 (2,271 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (1,677 Ft) | 1,015 Ft | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (1,000 Ft) | 627 Ft | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (911 Ft) | 801 Ft | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (10,019 Ft) | 3,960 Ft | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 50% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (19,617 Ft) | 14,479 Ft | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (10,366 Ft) | 5,289 Ft | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (45,749 Ft) | 25,529 Ft | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (29,443 Ft) | 20,797 Ft | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,854 Ft) | 3,077 Ft | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.53 (1,892 Ft) | 840 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,733 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (199,140 Ft) | 234,351 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (85 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (24,281 Ft) | 19,626 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (4,209 Ft) | 2,005 Ft | + 110% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,107 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2022.
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