Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 43% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,714 Ft (1,217 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,476 Ft (1,048 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (573 G$) | 521 G$ | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (154 G$) | 510 G$ | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (350 G$) | 730 G$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 522 Ft (371 G$) | 383 G$ | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 847 Ft (602 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (243 G$) | 740 G$ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (144 G$) | 229 G$ | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (160 G$) | 333 G$ | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (927 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 348 Ft (247 G$) | 400 G$ | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Ft (58 G$) | 282 G$ | - 79% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (89,617 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (59,599 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (28,506 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (71,601 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,675 Ft (41,671 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,834 Ft (19,768 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,590 Ft (2,549 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (84,042 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (14,600 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (1,884 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (713 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 15% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,798 Ft (14,771 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (7,695 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (15,589 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,718 Ft (15,424 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,460,590 Ft (3,878,150 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (268 G$) | 220 G$ | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,219 Ft (5,127 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,321 Ft (3,069 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 29% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Ft (1,390 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,249 Ft (1,598 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,619 Ft (5,411 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 996 Ft (707 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (538 G$) | 769 G$ | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (562 G$) | 917 G$ | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (211 G$) | 484 G$ | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (270 G$) | 405 G$ | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (1,223 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 20% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,240 Ft (3,721 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,928 Ft (2,080 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,900 Ft (6,321 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,438 Ft (5,282 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (931 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 475 Ft (337 G$) | 919 G$ | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Ft (279 G$) | 417 G$ | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,225 Ft (114,503 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Ft (26 G$) | 21 G$ | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,493 Ft (5,321 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,048 Ft (744 G$) | 549 G$ | + 35% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Szeged (Hungary) is 32% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 649,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 444,184 G$ (625,429 Ft) in Szeged.
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