Cost of living in Miskolc, Hungary vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Miskolc (Hungary) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,437 Ft (€4.00) | €16 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,441 Ft (€4.01) | €9 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 730 Ft (€2.03) | €3.67 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 254 Ft (€0.71) | €0.97 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 711 Ft (€1.98) | €2.28 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 532 Ft (€1.48) | €1.87 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 944 Ft (€2.63) | €5.47 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 298 Ft (€0.83) | €1.70 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 190 Ft (€0.53) | €1.22 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 243 Ft (€0.68) | €1.71 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,127 Ft (€3.14) | €7 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 389 Ft (€1.08) | €2.45 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 88 Ft (€0.25) | €1.18 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Miskolc (Hungary) is 64% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 106,784 Ft (€297) | €1,020 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 70,468 Ft (€196) | €836 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,277 Ft (€115) | €155 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,937 Ft (€212) | €779 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 55,605 Ft (€155) | €531 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 21,739 Ft (€61) | €123 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,124 Ft (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 115,210 Ft (€321) | €383 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,636 Ft (€63) | €117 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,564 Ft (€4.36) | €11 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,939 Ft (€5.40) | €10 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Miskolc (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,618 Ft (€38) | €79 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,898 Ft (€22) | €43 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,235 Ft (€59) | €93 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,455 Ft (€65) | €129 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Miskolc (Hungary) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,555,690 Ft (€15,474) | €23,515 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 368 Ft (€1.02) | €1.34 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,301 Ft (€20) | €48 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,667 Ft (€7) | €28 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Miskolc (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,585 Ft (€4.41) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,688 Ft (€4.70) | €9 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,278 Ft (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 800 Ft (€2.23) | €4.50 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 915 Ft (€2.55) | €3.72 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 691 Ft (€1.92) | €3.39 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 302 Ft (€0.84) | €1.36 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 Ft (€1.45) | €2.40 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,708 Ft (€4.76) | €22 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Miskolc (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,879 Ft (€14) | €35 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,049 Ft (€8) | €21 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,547 Ft (€15) | €48 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,311 Ft (€23) | €51 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,068 Ft (€2.97) | €8 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 455 Ft (€1.27) | €3.09 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 341 Ft (€0.95) | €4.65 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 111,177 Ft (€310) | €438 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 41 Ft (€0.11) | €0.23 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,518 Ft (€32) | €27 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,154 Ft (€3.21) | €6 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,325 (475,869 Ft) in Miskolc.
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