Cost of living in Szeged (Hungary) is 70% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 51% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,168 Ft ($5.89) | $13 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,786 Ft ($4.86) | $13 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 722 Ft ($1.96) | $3.39 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 346 Ft ($0.94) | $0.74 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 767 Ft ($2.09) | $2.71 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Ft ($3.26) | $3.93 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,559 Ft ($4.24) | $9 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465 Ft ($1.27) | $3.37 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 305 Ft ($0.83) | $1.65 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 295 Ft ($0.80) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,156 Ft ($3.14) | $16 | - 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 472 Ft ($1.28) | $1.74 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 212 Ft ($0.58) | $2.14 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 82% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,085 Ft ($457) | $3,040 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 112,105 Ft ($305) | $2,565 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,298 Ft ($112) | $292 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 81,243 Ft ($221) | $2,797 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,556 Ft ($167) | $2,547 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $246 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,267 Ft ($9) | $97 | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 111,189 Ft ($302) | $317 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $88 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,057 Ft ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,084 Ft ($52) | $40 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,758 Ft ($27) | $69 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,493 Ft ($58) | $108 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $100 | - | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 75% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,288,620 Ft ($17,099) | $22,458 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 526 Ft ($1.43) | $0.75 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,516 Ft ($20) | $175 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,453 Ft ($12) | $19 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,746 Ft ($32) | $146 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,039 Ft ($2.82) | $6 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 780 Ft ($2.12) | $4.14 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.06 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 399 Ft ($1.08) | $3.09 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 425 Ft ($1.16) | $2.05 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,872 Ft ($5.09) | $19 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,199 Ft ($14) | $44 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,887 Ft ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $96 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,668 Ft ($21) | $80 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft ($3.56) | $12 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 482 Ft ($1.31) | $4.76 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,991 Ft ($440) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Ft ($0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,867 Ft ($21) | $95 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,103 Ft ($3.00) | $6 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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