Cost of living in Szeged, Hungary vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Szeged (Hungary) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,714 Ft (€4.73) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,476 Ft (€4.07) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 807 Ft (€2.23) | €3.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 217 Ft (€0.60) | €0.97 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 492 Ft (€1.36) | €2.28 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 522 Ft (€1.44) | €1.87 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 847 Ft (€2.34) | €5.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 342 Ft (€0.94) | €1.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 Ft (€0.56) | €1.22 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 225 Ft (€0.62) | €1.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,306 Ft (€3.60) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 348 Ft (€0.96) | €2.45 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Ft (€0.23) | €1.18 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Szeged (Hungary) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 126,184 Ft (€348) | €1,020 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,918 Ft (€232) | €836 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,138 Ft (€111) | €155 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,817 Ft (€278) | €779 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,675 Ft (€162) | €531 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,834 Ft (€77) | €123 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,590 Ft (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 118,334 Ft (€327) | €383 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,558 Ft (€57) | €117 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,653 Ft (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,004 Ft (€2.77) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Szeged (Hungary) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,798 Ft (€57) | €79 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,835 Ft (€30) | €43 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,950 Ft (€61) | €93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 21,718 Ft (€60) | €129 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Szeged (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,460,590 Ft (€15,069) | €23,515 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 377 Ft (€1.04) | €1.34 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,219 Ft (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,321 Ft (€12) | €28 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Szeged (Hungary) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,957 Ft (€5.40) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,249 Ft (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,619 Ft (€21) | €26 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 996 Ft (€2.75) | €4.50 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 757 Ft (€2.09) | €3.72 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 791 Ft (€2.18) | €3.39 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 297 Ft (€0.82) | €1.36 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 380 Ft (€1.05) | €2.40 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,722 Ft (€4.75) | €22 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Szeged (Hungary) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,240 Ft (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,928 Ft (€8) | €21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,900 Ft (€25) | €48 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,438 Ft (€21) | €51 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,310 Ft (€3.62) | €8 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 475 Ft (€1.31) | €3.09 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 392 Ft (€1.08) | €4.65 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 161,225 Ft (€445) | €438 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Ft (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,493 Ft (€21) | €27 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,048 Ft (€2.89) | €6 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 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 €1,389 (503,361 Ft) in Szeged.
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