Cost of living in Békéscsaba, Hungary vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,648 Ft (€4.61) | €16 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,334 Ft (€3.73) | €8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 780 Ft (€2.18) | €5.42 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 240 Ft (€0.67) | €1.03 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 429 Ft (€1.20) | €3.86 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 Ft (€1.26) | €2.79 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,101 Ft (€3.08) | €4.87 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 208 Ft (€0.58) | €2.29 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 Ft (€0.40) | €1.65 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 193 Ft (€0.54) | €1.56 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,112 Ft (€3.11) | €7 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 370 Ft (€1.04) | €2.04 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 Ft (€0.37) | €1.34 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 71,377 Ft (€200) | €795 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,776 Ft (€108) | €612 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,031 Ft (€64) | €138 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,000 Ft (€112) | €557 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Ft (€112) | €431 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €123 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,411 Ft (€10) | €36 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Ft (€559) | €440 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Ft (€53) | €109 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,925 Ft (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 43% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,201 Ft (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,741 Ft (€24) | €41 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,938 Ft (€47) | €94 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,995 Ft (€50) | €97 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Ft (€5,590) | €23,679 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Ft (€1.05) | €1.43 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,588 Ft (€21) | €36 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 50% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,133 Ft (€3.17) | €8 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,500 Ft (€4.19) | €13 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Ft (€14) | €27 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 725 Ft (€2.03) | €5.06 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 656 Ft (€1.83) | €3.12 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,067 Ft (€2.98) | €3.14 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 423 Ft (€1.18) | €1.93 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 317 Ft (€0.89) | €2.33 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,933 Ft (€5.40) | €16 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Békéscsaba (Hungary) is 39% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,167 Ft (€12) | €33 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,910 Ft (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,933 Ft (€14) | €73 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €63 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,300 Ft (€3.63) | €7 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Ft (€0.56) | €2.42 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 304 Ft (€0.85) | €2.71 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €466 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Ft (€8) | €33 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 996 Ft (€2.78) | €6 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,016 (363,601 Ft) in Békéscsaba.
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