Cost of living in Pécs, Hungary vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Pécs (Hungary) is 54% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,292 Ft ($4.27) | $13 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,485 Ft ($4.91) | $7 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 747 Ft ($2.47) | $3.27 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 Ft ($0.68) | $0.79 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 563 Ft ($1.86) | $2.17 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 481 Ft ($1.59) | $2.93 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,072 Ft ($3.54) | $5.55 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 297 Ft ($0.98) | $3.27 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 170 Ft ($0.56) | $1.63 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Ft ($0.79) | $2.07 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,550 Ft ($5.12) | $14 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 400 Ft ($1.32) | $1.70 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 112 Ft ($0.37) | $1.91 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Pécs (Hungary) is 64% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 133,220 Ft ($440) | $1,253 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 95,701 Ft ($316) | $936 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,184 Ft ($113) | $166 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 88,226 Ft ($292) | $989 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 53,457 Ft ($177) | $769 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 29,426 Ft ($97) | $96 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,293 Ft ($11) | $48 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 109,122 Ft ($361) | $299 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,879 Ft ($59) | $96 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,693 Ft ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,626 Ft ($5.37) | $20 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Pécs (Hungary) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,108 Ft ($66) | $42 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,192 Ft ($30) | $33 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,918 Ft ($69) | $82 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,358 Ft ($64) | $103 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Pécs (Hungary) is 28% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,414,460 Ft ($17,898) | $21,300 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 374 Ft ($1.24) | $0.58 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,234 Ft ($21) | $48 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,882 Ft ($13) | $13 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Pécs (Hungary) is 53% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,733 Ft ($5.73) | $7 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,116 Ft ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,588 Ft ($25) | $131 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 771 Ft ($2.55) | $5.89 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 819 Ft ($2.71) | $2.89 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 802 Ft ($2.65) | $4.96 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 418 Ft ($1.38) | $3.10 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 422 Ft ($1.40) | $1.56 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,844 Ft ($6) | $17 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Pécs (Hungary) is 41% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,446 Ft ($15) | $44 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,815 Ft ($9) | $21 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,424 Ft ($25) | $124 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,260 Ft ($24) | $53 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,222 Ft ($4.04) | $10 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 448 Ft ($1.48) | $4.89 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 422 Ft ($1.40) | $4.21 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 194,327 Ft ($642) | $432 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Ft ($0.10) | $0.11 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,111 Ft ($24) | $34 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,086 Ft ($3.59) | $6 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pécs (Hungary) is 47% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,400 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,786 (540,307 Ft) in Pécs.
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