Cost of living in Paris (France) is 81% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 58% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (7,660 Ft) | 4,348 Ft | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (4,341 Ft) | 3,056 Ft | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (2,794 Ft) | 1,328 Ft | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (564 Ft) | 535 Ft | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (2,179 Ft) | 1,248 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.53 (1,412 Ft) | 1,277 Ft | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,549 Ft) | 2,117 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (945 Ft) | 772 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.23 (894 Ft) | 435 Ft | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.37 (948 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (4,388 Ft) | 3,539 Ft | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.69 (1,078 Ft) | 883 Ft | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (626 Ft) | 368 Ft | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 117% 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 | €3,321 (1,327,913 Ft) | 544,788 Ft | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,754 (1,101,196 Ft) | 342,574 Ft | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (112,670 Ft) | 51,877 Ft | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,004 (801,282 Ft) | 333,973 Ft | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,502 (600,508 Ft) | 251,130 Ft | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (39,408 Ft) | 42,668 Ft | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (10,139 Ft) | 8,511 Ft | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (132,657 Ft) | 133,212 Ft | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (54,410 Ft) | 36,737 Ft | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (4,617 Ft) | 4,842 Ft | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (6,144 Ft) | 4,218 Ft | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (36,203 Ft) | 31,856 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (17,071 Ft) | 14,687 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (42,170 Ft) | 30,258 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (41,830 Ft) | 41,629 Ft | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 107% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,916 (12,762,214 Ft) | 10,294,200 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (730 Ft) | 624 Ft | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (33,949 Ft) | 9,430 Ft | + 260% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (7,644 Ft) | 7,029 Ft | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 4% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.06 (1,223 Ft) | 3,212 Ft | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (5,043 Ft) | 4,197 Ft | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (10,727 Ft) | 24,377 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (1,831 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.82 (1,928 Ft) | 1,339 Ft | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (1,525 Ft) | 1,414 Ft | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (1,153 Ft) | 1,054 Ft | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (1,202 Ft) | 1,093 Ft | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (9,397 Ft) | 5,883 Ft | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 62% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Paris | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (17,946 Ft) | 13,431 Ft | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (9,730 Ft) | 5,891 Ft | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (46,258 Ft) | 20,367 Ft | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (31,595 Ft) | 20,243 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (5,515 Ft) | 2,640 Ft | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.12 (2,048 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,978 Ft) | 1,079 Ft | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (189,731 Ft) | 217,544 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (125 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (11,796 Ft) | 20,194 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (4,683 Ft) | 2,335 Ft | + 101% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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