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Cost of living in Paris, France vs Budapest, Hungary
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| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 131% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (4,973 Ft) | 1,904 Ft | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (2,728 Ft) | 1,542 Ft | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (2,119 Ft) | 749 Ft | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (368 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.80 (1,555 Ft) | 577 Ft | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.10 (1,003 Ft) | 519 Ft | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,232 Ft) | 929 Ft | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.90 (939 Ft) | 325 Ft | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (619 Ft) | 232 Ft | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (572 Ft) | 249 Ft | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (2,889 Ft) | 1,674 Ft | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (660 Ft) | 395 Ft | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (375 Ft) | 141 Ft | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 153% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,525 (818,376 Ft) | 269,468 Ft | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,249 (728,906 Ft) | 182,095 Ft | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (50,473 Ft) | 51,740 Ft | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,623 (526,078 Ft) | 179,517 Ft | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,174 (380,558 Ft) | 131,266 Ft | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (35,670 Ft) | 26,636 Ft | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (6,708 Ft) | 3,535 Ft | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (116,459 Ft) | 124,012 Ft | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (39,620 Ft) | 27,789 Ft | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,347 Ft) | 3,167 Ft | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (4,943 Ft) | 1,942 Ft | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 30% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (28,760 Ft) | 19,221 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (12,646 Ft) | 10,277 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (32,522 Ft) | 25,064 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (39,834 Ft) | 31,730 Ft | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 85% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,952 (7,762,512 Ft) | 5,791,500 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (507 Ft) | 390 Ft | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (24,199 Ft) | 9,573 Ft | + 153% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (4,590 Ft) | 3,431 Ft | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 27% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.87 (1,579 Ft) | 2,114 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (2,049 Ft) | 2,744 Ft | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (8,347 Ft) | 12,684 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.72 (1,531 Ft) | 1,092 Ft | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.53 (1,469 Ft) | 834 Ft | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (1,238 Ft) | 792 Ft | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (617 Ft) | 341 Ft | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (677 Ft) | 502 Ft | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (8,685 Ft) | 2,802 Ft | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 66% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (12,817 Ft) | 7,172 Ft | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (7,070 Ft) | 3,497 Ft | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (29,027 Ft) | 13,386 Ft | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (19,323 Ft) | 12,670 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (4,195 Ft) | 1,776 Ft | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.10 (1,654 Ft) | 693 Ft | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,286 Ft) | 570 Ft | + 301% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €410 (132,879 Ft) | 145,183 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (47 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (19,642 Ft) | 13,445 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (2,648 Ft) | 1,305 Ft | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2019.
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