Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (€5.77) | €9 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (€4.53) | €5.45 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (€1.91) | €3.75 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (€0.74) | €1.23 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (€1.66) | €3.25 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (€1.86) | €1.35 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (€2.83) | €4.12 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (€1.15) | €1.36 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (€0.79) | €0.68 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (€0.68) | €1.14 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (€4.84) | €8 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (€1.25) | €2.02 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (€0.45) | €0.90 | - 50% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 31% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (€908) | €426 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (€583) | €302 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (€128) | €122 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (€565) | €316 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (€386) | €245 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (€83) | €94 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (€12) | €21 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (€339) | €351 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (€71) | €71 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (€6) | €5.67 | + 10% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 17% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (€70) | €83 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (€31) | €40 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (€71) | €70 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (€72) | €71 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (€18,633) | €23,202 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (€1.05) | €1.57 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (€27) | €39 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (€6) | €3.23 | + 97% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (€8) | €5.59 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (€52) | €32 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (€3.00) | €3.88 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (€2.29) | €3.80 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (€2.11) | €3.50 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (€1.25) | €1.53 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (€1.38) | €1.83 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 37% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (€19) | €22 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (€47) | €38 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (€29) | €46 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (€1.81) | €3.40 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (€1.35) | €3.22 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (€427) | €792 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (€31) | €38 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (€3.94) | €4.08 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,073 (390,773 Ft) in Budapest.
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