Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 130% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (7,221 Ft) | 3,381 Ft | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (4,469 Ft) | 2,472 Ft | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (2,903 Ft) | 926 Ft | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (513 Ft) | 522 Ft | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (2,368 Ft) | 1,180 Ft | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (2,173 Ft) | 873 Ft | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (3,260 Ft) | 2,033 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.87 (1,753 Ft) | 462 Ft | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (785 Ft) | 403 Ft | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (1,349 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,157 Ft) | 2,057 Ft | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (814 Ft) | 595 Ft | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (866 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 288% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 288% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,630 (1,666,187 Ft) | 406,556 Ft | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,430 (1,234,325 Ft) | 289,756 Ft | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (62,598 Ft) | 45,501 Ft | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,705 (1,333,476 Ft) | 252,905 Ft | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,524 (908,214 Ft) | 164,416 Ft | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (37,798 Ft) | 37,414 Ft | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (18,629 Ft) | 4,091 Ft | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (129,364 Ft) | 111,445 Ft | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (69,053 Ft) | 36,542 Ft | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (4,866 Ft) | 4,685 Ft | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (17,029 Ft) | 5,795 Ft | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (24,684 Ft) | 27,697 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (13,465 Ft) | 9,629 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (40,659 Ft) | 24,094 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $189 (67,985 Ft) | 27,975 Ft | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,915 (10,406,443 Ft) | 7,812,460 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.47 (528 Ft) | 629 Ft | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (28,285 Ft) | 9,524 Ft | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (6,876 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,384 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (4,014 Ft) | 3,829 Ft | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (47,654 Ft) | 23,109 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,552 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (1,584 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (3,146 Ft) | 1,139 Ft | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.24 (1,887 Ft) | 835 Ft | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (960 Ft) | 1,132 Ft | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (12,125 Ft) | 4,412 Ft | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (21,182 Ft) | 21,025 Ft | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (10,875 Ft) | 5,251 Ft | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $351 (126,299 Ft) | 17,021 Ft | + 642% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (39,412 Ft) | 22,658 Ft | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (5,823 Ft) | 3,140 Ft | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (1,914 Ft) | 1,062 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (3,068 Ft) | 818 Ft | + 275% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (123,449 Ft) | 198,318 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (85 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (32,211 Ft) | 19,437 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (4,946 Ft) | 1,990 Ft | + 149% | |
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TOTAL | + 139% | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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