Cost of living in Paris (France) is 121% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 123% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 123% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (5,701 Ft) | 2,587 Ft | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (3,617 Ft) | 1,806 Ft | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (2,350 Ft) | 809 Ft | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (479 Ft) | 333 Ft | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (1,726 Ft) | 710 Ft | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.23 (1,152 Ft) | 721 Ft | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,274 Ft) | 1,242 Ft | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.36 (1,198 Ft) | 523 Ft | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (636 Ft) | 299 Ft | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 (819 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (3,144 Ft) | 2,473 Ft | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (796 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (511 Ft) | 149 Ft | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 199% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,965 (1,057,997 Ft) | 290,667 Ft | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,356 (840,930 Ft) | 209,360 Ft | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (94,844 Ft) | 36,964 Ft | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,774 (632,939 Ft) | 201,676 Ft | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,367 (487,916 Ft) | 132,788 Ft | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (38,748 Ft) | 31,425 Ft | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (11,174 Ft) | 5,032 Ft | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 (117,719 Ft) | 114,495 Ft | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (34,138 Ft) | 27,720 Ft | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (2,872 Ft) | 2,478 Ft | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (5,914 Ft) | 2,515 Ft | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (28,964 Ft) | 26,893 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (13,310 Ft) | 11,543 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (35,285 Ft) | 25,846 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (48,885 Ft) | 26,803 Ft | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 94% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,527 (8,396,385 Ft) | 7,175,730 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (529 Ft) | 414 Ft | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (27,188 Ft) | 9,692 Ft | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (7,322 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 22% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 (1,779 Ft) | 2,700 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,454 Ft) | 2,975 Ft | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (9,745 Ft) | 18,716 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.02 (1,436 Ft) | 1,254 Ft | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.01 (1,787 Ft) | 796 Ft | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (1,418 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 (793 Ft) | 416 Ft | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (651 Ft) | 519 Ft | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (10,165 Ft) | 3,949 Ft | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 101% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (18,161 Ft) | 7,214 Ft | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (7,817 Ft) | 3,982 Ft | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (41,461 Ft) | 19,486 Ft | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (27,857 Ft) | 11,331 Ft | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (4,485 Ft) | 2,250 Ft | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.94 (1,764 Ft) | 734 Ft | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,580 Ft) | 501 Ft | + 415% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (170,122 Ft) | 184,370 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (81 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (16,554 Ft) | 11,520 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (3,651 Ft) | 1,623 Ft | + 125% | |
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TOTAL | + 121% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2021.
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